SPD Technician Certified, Central Sterile Supply

RWJBarnabas Health • Elizabeth, NJ

55d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The SPD Technician Certified performs all aspects of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and surgical supplies and equipment distribution functions.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be certified by the IAHCSMM or the Sterile Processing board as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health
• Must accrue CEUs to maintain current certification

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years Central Sterile Processing experience

Responsibilities

• Performs the activities within the department, including but not limited to cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly and sterilization of surgical devices &instruments, code carts and patient care equipment
• Identifies & understands written data and be able to read/write alpha and numeric data accurately
• Assists department supervisors in coordinating daily work levels to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency throughout all department functions
• Conscientious with regards to surgical procedures, nursing units clinical needs, and equipment procurement
• Capable of accepting pressure assignments, as assigned, relative to the department
• Interacts professionally with other departments and personnel within the system including physicians
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept new responsibilities/ideas, learn duties of the position and possess good organizational skills
• Assists SPD Supervisor with staff orientation, on the job training activities in the department
• Assumes responsibility for the distribution of medical/surgical supplies and equipment
• Works in a high stress/high volume department
• Attends hands on in-service/ seminars pertaining to the Central Sterile Processing department

Benefits

• At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees