Atlantic Health System

Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network

Sterile Processing Technician Per Diem

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMorristown, NJ, USA$26.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of case cart preparation systems, surgical instruments, and sterilization methods, including steam, high-level disinfection, and hydrogen.
Basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift heavy surgical sets, and to pull and push sterilization transport carts and case carts.
Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently, pay close attention to detail, and understand the principles involved in each task.
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Certified Central Service Technician certification from CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) is required.

Responsibilities

Retrieve contaminated supplies and deliver sterile supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures.
Test sterilization equipment and report any issues or problems.
Operate required equipment and machinery accurately and safely; prepare, assemble, and sterilize instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters.
Handle and care for instruments appropriately, including selecting appropriate cleaning agents and lubricants.
Peel-pack supplies and instruments, wrap instruments for sterilization, and inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.
Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and adhere to applicable policies, procedures, standards, and service-quality requirements.
Clean, set up, sterilize, and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
Handle and dispose of infectious waste appropriately.
Adhere to Standard Precautions as appropriate, including using protective barriers such as gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and safety glasses.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a Sterile Processing program is preferred.
Prior experience is preferred.

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. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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.

Must be able to:

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): 26.500000

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 26.500000

Salary Admin Plan: SER

About the Company

Atlantic Health System

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.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Morristown, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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