Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time
Hackensack Meridian Health, Manahawkin, NJ, United States
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together we keep getting better, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices, including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high‑level disinfection; monitoring environmental conditions, sterilization processes, and high‑level disinfection processes; assembly and dispatching of case carts and emergency carts; and inventory and ordering of SPD supplies.
Responsibilities
Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and case carts. Performs duties in the processing area, maintains knowledge of instruments and trays, and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets.
Checks expiration dates on sterile items and takes appropriate action if outdated items are found.
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and uses proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR hotline phones in a courteous and efficient manner.
Makes daily soil rounds of the medical units, visits all required areas, and returns all items to SPD for processing.
Performs functions in the decontamination area, responsible for cleaning instruments, trays, and carts without direction and controlling the workflow.
Records all processed loads and keeps accurate records, accurately entering information into record books required to track processed loads, recording biological indicators, and logging results.
Responsible for SPD department stock, putting away supplies and rotating stock as needed with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Manages daily operations of the business unit in the absence of the supervisor, assigning team members as appropriate.
Manages daily operations in the absence of the coordinator or supervisor (technicians with charge responsibilities), facilitating team member assignments in the best interest of the business unit and patient care.
Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in compliance with manufacturer instructions, policies, procedures, and Infection Prevention.
Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with STERRAD sterilization.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
National Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).
Working Conditions
Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
Compensation
Starting at $22.77 hourly.
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a mandatory influenza vaccination facility.
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together we keep getting better, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices, including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high‑level disinfection; monitoring environmental conditions, sterilization processes, and high‑level disinfection processes; assembly and dispatching of case carts and emergency carts; and inventory and ordering of SPD supplies.
Responsibilities
Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and case carts. Performs duties in the processing area, maintains knowledge of instruments and trays, and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets.
Checks expiration dates on sterile items and takes appropriate action if outdated items are found.
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and uses proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR hotline phones in a courteous and efficient manner.
Makes daily soil rounds of the medical units, visits all required areas, and returns all items to SPD for processing.
Performs functions in the decontamination area, responsible for cleaning instruments, trays, and carts without direction and controlling the workflow.
Records all processed loads and keeps accurate records, accurately entering information into record books required to track processed loads, recording biological indicators, and logging results.
Responsible for SPD department stock, putting away supplies and rotating stock as needed with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Manages daily operations of the business unit in the absence of the supervisor, assigning team members as appropriate.
Manages daily operations in the absence of the coordinator or supervisor (technicians with charge responsibilities), facilitating team member assignments in the best interest of the business unit and patient care.
Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in compliance with manufacturer instructions, policies, procedures, and Infection Prevention.
Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Experience with STERRAD sterilization.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
National Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).
Working Conditions
Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
Compensation
Starting at $22.77 hourly.
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a mandatory influenza vaccination facility.
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