SPD Technician Certified

Job Title SPD Technician Certified Location 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (Trinitas Regional Medical Center) Department Central Sterile Supply Shift & Employment Type Day shift, Per Diem (Hourly) Pay $27.54 per hour. Pay range reflects the anticipated hourly wage for this position if hired in New Jersey. Compensation may vary based on experience. Job Overview Central Supply Technicians, or Sterile Processing Technicians, ensure healthcare safety by managing, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and supplies. Operating under strict infection control protocols, they use meticulous attention to detail and advanced sterilization techniques to prevent pathogen transmission. They also manage inventory to ensure surgical teams have timely access to tools, directly improving patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. Qualifications Required: Strong communication and organizational skills High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification: CRCST Preferred: Certification: CER or CFER Qualities: Sterile technique: A thorough understanding of sterile technique for handling and processing instruments and supplies Product knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instruments and medical supplies Communication: Ability to communicate with fellow technicians and medical staff Organization: Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and supplies Basic math: Ability to perform basic calculations for inventory purposes Computer skills: Knowledge of inventory and tracking software, and standard office programs Scheduling Requirements Per Diem Day Shift Essential Functions Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies Controlling inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates Delivering and distributing supplies and equipment to various departments and patient care areas, which may include stocking par-level carts Knowledge of crash carts, being able to replenish and understand the different disposable items Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Statement RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr