Sterile Processing Technician
Atlantic Health System
Sterile Processing Technician
Atlantic Health System
Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network
Responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Oversees retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment's.
Principal Accountabilities:
Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, and the different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen), basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system. Must be able to stand for prolong periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to details and understanding the principals involved in each task performed. The technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff, and personnel.
1. Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization.
2. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants.
3. Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
4. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
5. Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
6. Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
7. 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).
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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)
Prior experience preferred.
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 20.970000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 34.640000
Salary Admin Plan: SER
Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network
Atlantic Health System is a large non-profit healthcare network in New Jersey that runs hospitals, outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and a physician-led group called Atlantic Medical Group with more than 1,000 doctors across 300 locations. It provides a full range of medical services to communities in New Jersey and New York and lets patients manage care through the MyChart portal, which handles medical records, appointments, and bill payments. Its business model puts earnings back into its healthcare services and facilities, reinvesting to improve care access and community health. The system differentiates itself by being a broad, integrated network of facilities and a large physician group under a nonprofit umbrella, offering coordinated care across many sites. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering comprehensive care and continually expanding access to high-quality medical services.
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