Central Sterile Supply Technician - Central Supply

Central Sterile Supply Technician - Central Supply

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.

We are seeking a Central Sterile Supply Technician - Central Supply to join our team. The role is located at 100 Bowman Drive, Voorhees and is an On-Site, Full-time position with a 2nd Shift (United States of America) schedule and 40 Total Weekly Hours
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Job Summary: Supports Infection Control by collecting, cleaning, disinfecting and distributing portable patient care equipment that has been properly prepared, documented and inspected for use at the bedside in the care of our patients.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares, inspects and assembles surgical instruments, powered surgical equipment, and endoscopes into instrument trays or packages of individual items for sterilization.
• Collects, cleans, disinfects patient care equipment and surgical instruments collected from clinical units, the O.R., L&D and other areas performing invasive procedures.
• Delivers patient care equipment, takes inventory of specialty carts and replenishes supplies for department and centralized O.R. Case Cart System. Prepares and distributes clean and sterile equipment and supplies.
• Transports soiled and sterile surgical instrumentation between facilities (Marlton positions only).
• Operates, monitors and documents biological and mechanical results of decontamination and sterilization equipment.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience

Required:

Previous sterile processing experience or formal training in sterile processing/surgical instrumentation preferred.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED).

Training/Certifications/Licensure: CRCST/CBSPD preferred. Certification required within 6 months of employment if successfully completed a sterile processing course taken at an accredited or state-licensed institution offering post-secondary, professional, vocational or adult education.

Hourly Rate: $21.21 - $31.81 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Virtua Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.