CSS Tech, Full-Time Night Shift, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes - CRCST/CBSPD Strongly preferred

Virtua
United States, New Jersey, Camden
1600 Haddon Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Schedule: 11p - 7:30a 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: Previous sterile processing experience or formal training in sterile processing/surgical instrumentation preferred. Required Education: High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED). Training/Certifications/Licensure: CRCST/CBSPD preferred. Certification required within 6 months of employment if successfully completed a sterile processing course taken at an accredited or state-licensed institution offering post-secondary, professional, vocational or adult education.