Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

About the role

The position involves operating all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, preparing, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters. Duties also include handling and caring for instruments appropriately, ensuring safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and adhering to infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely
• Prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness
• Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred
• Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)
• Prior experience preferred

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred. Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification).

Skills

• Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, decontamination, and different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen)
• Basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts
• Quick and efficient task performance, attention to detail, and understanding of principles involved in each task performed

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Please refer to the note at the end of the posting for more details.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be provided at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is to provide the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation, with facilities and sites of care across New Jersey. We have received numerous awards and recognitions for the services we have provided to our patients, team members, and communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our dedication to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of respect, development, and opportunities for growth.