SPD Technician Certified

Job Overview

Central Supply Technicians, or Sterile Processing Technicians, ensure healthcare safety by managing, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and supplies. Operating under strict infection control protocols, they use meticulous attention to detail and advanced sterilization techniques to prevent pathogen transmission. They also manage inventory to ensure surgical teams have timely access to tools, directly improving patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • Certification: CRCST
  • PREFERRED: Certifications: CER or CFER

Qualities

• Knowledge of sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique as it applies to handling and processing instruments and supplies

• Product knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instruments and medical supplies

• Communication: Ability to communicate with fellow technicians and medical staff

• Organization: Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and supplies

• Basic math: Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory purposes

• Computer skills: Knowledge of inventory and tracking software, and standard office programs

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem

• Evening Shift

Essential Functions

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination

• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment

• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization

• Making sure sterilization equipment is monitored and operated

• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized

• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment

• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts

• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies

• Controlling inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates

• Delivering and distributing supplies and equipment to various departments and patient care areas, which may include stocking par-level carts

• Knowledge of crash carts, being able to replenish and understand the different disposable items

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Information

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer