Technician CSS Certified
About The Position
Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Technician performing daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department. The work includes decontamination, assembly of sets, sterilization processes, and specialty cart restocking, including CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts, and specialty carts. The technician performs these functions with conscious regard to procedures and interacts professionally with other departments within the system. The CSPDT must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation, including identification, cleaning, inspection, testing, packaging, and sterilization; operation of mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization; infection control practices and preventative measures; and regulatory agencies that govern sterile processing practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to two years of previous work-related experience, or completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school in lieu of that experience.
- Certification from a New Jersey Department of Health-recognized body, such as CSPDT/HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); provisional certification is accepted for up to 30 days or until 400 hours of hands-on experience are fulfilled.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation identification, cleaning, inspection, testing, packaging, and sterilization.
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment used for instrument cleaning and sterilization.
- Knowledge of infection control practices, preventative measures, and regulatory agencies governing sterile processing practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily Sterile Processing Department activities, including decontamination, set assembly, and sterilization processes.
- Restock specialty carts, including CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts, and specialty carts.
- Follow procedures with conscious regard to applicable requirements.
- Interact professionally with other departments within the system.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match
- Health and wellness offerings
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit health system employee
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
