Sterile Processing Technician - Part Time

About the role

At Hackensack Meridian Health, the certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high level disinfection; monitoring of environmental conditions, sterilization processes, and HLD processes; assembly and dispatching of case carts and emergency carts; and inventory and ordering of SPD 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.
• Operates correctly all machinery associated with the Decontamination and Processing area and identifies problems that affect the quality of the product produced.
• Checks expiration dates on sterile items and takes appropriate action if outdated items are discovered.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette using 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 returning all items to SPD for processing.
• Performs functions in the Decontamination area, including cleaning instruments, trays, and carts without direction and controlling workflow in the area.
• Records all processed loads and keeps accurate records, including entering information into required tracking logs and processing Biological indicators.
• Responsible for SPD department stock, including putting away supplies and rotating stock as needed.
• Responsible for daily operations of the business unit in the Supervisor’s absence, demonstrating the ability to take charge and appropriately assign team members.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in compliance with manufacturer instructions, policies, and procedures, and Infection Prevention standards.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the length of the shift.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Preferred experience with STERRAD sterilization.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• National Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).

Working Conditions

• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the length of the shift.