Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time Days

About the role

Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Technician performing daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department, which include all aspects of the decontamination, assembly of sets, sterilization processes, and specialty cart restocking (CPR carts, Disaster Carts, Case Carts and Specialty carts).

Responsibilities

• Ensures functions are performed with conscious regard to the procedures while interacting professionally with other departments within the system.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of previous work-related experience are required.
• Provisional certification is accepted, valid for up to 30 days or once 400 hours of hands-on experience are fulfilled.
• Certification from a NJDOH-recognized body such as CSPDT/HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) is required.
• Completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school are acceptable in lieu of one to two years of job experience.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, are necessary for the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of previous work-related experience are required.
• Provisional certification is accepted, valid for up to 30 days or once 400 hours of hands-on experience are fulfilled.
• Certification from a NJDOH-recognized body such as CSPDT/HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) is required.
• Completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school are acceptable in lieu of one to two years of job experience.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, are necessary for the role.

Skills

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation in regards to identification, cleaning, inspecting, testing, packaging and sterilization.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and preventative measures.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies that govern sterile processing practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary*
• Robst robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.