SPD Technician Certified

Job Title: SPD Technician Certified

Location: CMC Nursing

Department Name: Central Sterile Supply

Req #: 0000240610

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.61 – $26.61 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

To assist the OR, Labor & Delivery Nursing Units, ER, Clinics and various other departments by processing and maintaining supplies and equipment (both sterile and unsterile) required for the care, diagnosis and treatment of the patient. To demonstrate a clear understanding of Central Service theory in such areas as medical terminology, cleaning, isolation and the ability to adapt the knowledge to Sterile Processing. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equiv
• CRCST Certification
• 1-3 years of previous hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• PD
• Days

Essential Functions:

• Understands the cleaning products and procedures used in Central Service and is able to choose the appropriate cleaning method for each item
• Process and maintains surgical instruments for OR, Delivery Room, Dental clinic, clinics, ED, X-Ray, Minor Surgery and nursing units
• Picks all instruments and assembles instrument trays and baskets for OR, ED, Delivery Room, Minor Surgery, X-Ray, nursing units and various other departments
• Operates and maintains all mechanical cleaning machinery, sterilizer, cart washer, decomats and drying cabinets, etc. within the Central Service department
• Sorts, examines, delints, folds, wraps and sterilizes linen
• Performs all other duties when requested