PRN STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteCamden, New Jersey, United States
Camden, New Jersey, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$31,200–$31,200 yearHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize instruments in compliance with Medical University Hospital Authority policies and state/federal requirements. Perform daily diagnostic imaging coverage including instrument handling and sterilization cycles under the supervision of the department manager or shift supervisor. Maintain certification through IAHCSMM or CRCST-HSPA within one year of hire. Work rotating shifts and overtime as required in a fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- 0-1 year experience as SPD Tech
- Certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management)
- Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
- Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
- Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
- Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
- Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
- Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
- Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
- Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
- Ability to perform pinching operations (Frequent)
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
- Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
- Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
- Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
- Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
- Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous)
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous)
- Minimum of one (1) year of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting
- Successful completion of the department's internal written and practical exam
- Meeting required performance and productivity standards
Desired Qualifications
- Certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
- Experience in a hospital or surgical setting
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