Sterile Procedures Equipment Technician - Full Time - Day

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

About the role

The Sterile Procedures Equipment Technician performs all tasks involved in patient care equipment including pick-up, cleaning and decontamination, delivery and monitoring of unit par levels; handling and stocking supplies for SPD and the OR surgical rooms; cleaning and decontamination of code and specialty carts; and assisting the SPD team members in transport of case carts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts.
• Performs duties in the Processing area.
• Maintains knowledge of instruments and trays and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets.
• Can operate correctly all machinery associated with the Decontamination and Processing area and identify problems when necessary.
• Checks expiration dates on sterile items and takes appropriate action if outdated items are discovered.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette, using proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR Hotline phones in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Makes daily soil rounds of the medical units, visiting all required areas and returns all items to SPD for processing.
• Performs functions in Decontamination area, including cleaning instruments, trays, and carts, and performs decontamination duties without direction.
• Has the ability to control the workflow in the Decontamination area.
• Records all processed loads and keeps accurate records, including entering information into record books and logging Biological indicators.
• Responsible for SPD department stock, putting away supplies and rotating stock as needed with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the business unit in the Supervisor's absence, demonstrating ability to take charge and assign team members appropriately.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs., and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sterrad sterilization (preferred).
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification (preferred).

Pay

Minimum rate of $19.04 hourly. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting and may differ from the final offer based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.