Sterile Processing Tech, Part-time 2nd Shift, Memorial Hospital - Certification Preferred at Virtua in Mount Holly, New Jersey

Job Description:

STERILE PROCESSING TECH, PART-TIME 2ND SHIFT, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

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JOB ID R1018473 TYPE Employee - Part Time LOCATION Mount Holly, New Jersey STANDARD HOURS 20

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.

Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation for use in patient care by the surgical team in the Operating Rooms, Labor &Delivery, and at the bedside or department e.g. Endoscopy where the invasive procedure is performed.

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:

0-1 year in the healthcare industry.

2 years driving experience (Marlton positions only)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED).

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Driver s License Abstract must meet Virtua Health s insurance carrier standards (Marlton positions only).

Must be certified through a national sterile processing program within three years of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.