Technician, SPD Certified- Sterile Processing, Per Diem, Vineland

MAJOR FUNCTION:

To clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. To clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment. To perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations. Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program, including 400 hours of hands-on experience in an SPD setting, is required.

Certification/ Licensure:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within two years of hire.
• CIS – Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.
• CER – Certified Endoscope Reprocessor preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• SPD technicians should demonstrate competency in:
• Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments
• Assembling and packaging instrument trays
• Operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, HLD systems)
• Adhering to regulatory standards, including AAMI, CDC, OSHA, DNV, and AORN
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

Lifting CStanding CSitting O

Lifting 20-50lbs CClimbing FKneeling O

Lifting>50lbs NCrouching OReaching F

Carrying CHearing CWalking C

Pushing CTalking CVision C

Environmental Conditions:

Noise CVaried Temperatures CCleaning Agents C

Noxious odors CPatient Exposure COperative Equipment C

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.