Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on290, Hudson Street, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, 08865, United States
About St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees, who are our most valuable asset. Individually and together, our team is dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization: an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured, educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.
About the Role
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a critical role in patient safety by retrieving, decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, processing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical devices, equipment, procedure trays, and supplies used in patient care. This position ensures that all instruments are prepared correctly for use in the Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, and Outpatient Departments.
Training and Development
On-the-job training includes a concentrated orientation period with a minimum duration of eight weeks, which may extend depending on the candidate's learning pace and confidence. Training hours will vary as the candidate is required to gain comprehensive exposure to all departmental operations, including both opening and closing procedures. This may involve rotating through different shifts to ensure a full understanding of daily workflows and responsibilities across the department.
Application Instructions
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Equal Opportunity
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
290, Hudson Street, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, 08865, United States
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssemble and wrap medical items in appropriate packaging materials for sterilization
- check_circlePrepare case carts for the Operating Room with necessary instruments and supplies
- check_circlePerform quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness, and proper functioning of surgical instruments
- check_circleSterilize wrapped and packaged items using steam or ethylene oxide methods
- check_circleRetrieve, sort, and decontaminate used medical instruments and equipment from various hospital departments
- check_circleConduct high-level disinfection on items that cannot undergo sterilization
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma or equivalent
- verifiedSPD certification required within 18 months of hire
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleShort term and long term disability insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleGenerous paid time off (PTO)Sick leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: SPC Certification, High Level Disinfection, Steam Sterilization, Eto Sterilization, Instrument Decontamination, Case Cart Preparation, Medical Device Processing, Sterile Processing.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
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In this Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings) at St. Luke's University Health Network role, you will assemble and wrap medical items in appropriate packaging materials for sterilization; prepare case carts for the operating room with necessary instruments and supplies; perform quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness, and proper functioning of surgical instruments; and sterilize wrapped and packaged items using steam or ethylene oxide methods.
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To qualify for the Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings) at St. Luke's University Health Network position, applicants should have: High School diploma or equivalent; and SPD certification required within 18 months of hire.
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Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings) at St. Luke's University Health Network is based in 290, Hudson Street, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, 08865, United States. This is a on-site role.
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St. Luke's University Health Network has listed this Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings) role as on-site.
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Key skills for Sterile Processing Technician - FT (Evenings) at St. Luke's University Health Network include SPC Certification; High Level Disinfection; Steam Sterilization; Eto Sterilization; Instrument Decontamination; Case Cart Preparation; Medical Device Processing; and Sterile Processing.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma or equivalent required.
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