Central Processing Extern, Sterile Processing Department, Full Time, Night

POSITION SUMMARY Externs will train on the job and together with their preceptor will identify and set up all hospital instrument trays, complete all sterilizing functions, and perform all sterilization procedures. EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled or completed The Valley Hospital Central Service Technician course. EXPERIENCE One to two years hospital experience preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Basic math skills required. Effective communication skills to read, write, speak, and understand English required. Good customer relations, analytical, problem solving, detail oriented, and time management skills. Ability to work within time schedules, respond to customer needs, and complete job-related tasks. JOB LOCATION & SHIFT The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift: Night BENEFITS Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities PAY RANGE $18.82 - $23.53 per hour. EEO STATEMENT Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr 01 The Valley Hospital