SPD Technician Certified

About the role

Central Service Technician Our Central Service Technicians play a critical role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of surgical and clinical operations. By expertly cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment, our technicians help ensure that patients and care teams have the supplies they need for safe, high-quality care. We view our Central Service team as an essential component of the healthcare environment and recognize the important impact they have on patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall patient experience. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to support patient care through precision, teamwork, accountability, and excellence!

Responsibilities

• Selecting and applying the appropriate cleaning products and procedures for instruments and equipment within the Central Service department.
• Processing and maintaining surgical instruments for the Operating Room, Delivery Room, Dental Clinic, outpatient clinics, Emergency Department, X-Ray, Minor Surgery, and nursing units.
• Picking instruments and assembling instrument trays and baskets according to department and procedural requirements.
• Operating and maintaining mechanical cleaning and sterilization equipment, including sterilizers, cart washers, decontamination equipment, and drying cabinets.
• Sorting, examining, delinting, folding, wrapping, and sterilizing linen according to established procedures.
• Performing additional Central Service duties and responsibilities as requested to support departmental operations and patient care.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of previous hospital experience preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of cleaning, decontamination, instrument processing, sterilization, and linen preparation procedures.
• Equipment Experience: Ability to operate and maintain mechanical cleaning and sterilization equipment, including sterilizers, cart washers, decontamination equipment, and drying cabinets.
• Onboarding Credentials: Successful completion of all mandatory facility and department orientation programs upon hire.

Skills

• Passionate about contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and understand the importance of proper instrument processing and sterilization.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards for cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Comfortable operating specialized cleaning, sterilization, and processing equipment.
• Work effectively as part of a team and understand the importance of reliable service to surgical and clinical departments.
• Committed to following established procedures and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

Pay Range: $23.85 - $29.52 per hour. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Schedule

Full-Time Day Shift.