CENTRAL STERILE TECHNICIAN | STERILE PROCESSING | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (9am - 5:30pm) |(25488)

Central Sterile Technician

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Central Sterile Technician.

Job Duties

Follows established departmental policies to perform the work involved in receiving, decontaminating, cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, assembling, packing/wrapping, and sterilizing reusable medical devices. Understands appropriate detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both universal precautions and proper use of PPE. Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of sterilization through appropriate documentation procedures. Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical indicators, observing and initialing all computerized printout for accuracy. Maintains an environment of care, which promotes freedom of cross-contamination. Maintains Central Sterile Processing storage area in a clean and organized condition. Performs, incubates, read and records weekly biological monitoring on all sterilizers in the Operating Room. Performs and interprets daily Bowie-Dick on all pre-vacuum steam sterilizers. Fills and restocks Operating Room supplies, requisitioned from Central Service. Receives, labels, and packs regulated medical waste containers. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties

Assists with the reprocessing of GI endoscopes in the Operating Room. Performs other related duties as required.

Education/Licensure

High school diploma or equivalent. Central Service Technology course. National Certification: CSPDT or CRCST.

Experience

One year experience instrument processing.

Skills

Must have knowledge of sterilization and principles and procedures relating to all aspects of job. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Good oral communication skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

Sterile Processing Area and Supply Distribution Area. Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment or supplies. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching and lifting. Burns from steam sterilizers, potential contact with blood and other potential infectious materials. Operates steam sterilizers, washer/disinfector, and Steris System I processors.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$26.46 per hour.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

High School or better in Diploma/GED. Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Working knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of sterilization and principles and procedures relating to all aspects of job.

1 year: Experience instrument processing.

Licenses & Certifications

CSPDT Tech Sterile

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