Certified Central Sterile Tech at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Certified Central Sterile Tech

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Central Sterile Supply

Req #: 0000236086

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.90 - $30.12 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:

Inventory and distribution of medical and surgical supplies of all nursing care unit Par Locations. Insures proper rotation of dated inventory and maintains cleanliness of storeroom area. Supply CMMC with both sterile and non-sterile products, restock medical/surgical supplies in Pyxis Supply Stations and shelf locations and performs Pyxis station inventories regularly.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current National Sterile Processing Certification and 2 years of CSPD experience are required.

Preferred:

• 5 years of CRCST experience in a hospital setting or Same Day Surgery Center is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Certification required

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Per Diem
• Days

Essential Functions:

• Distributes equipment such as IV pumps, Flowtron, Gomco, etc.
• Picks up dirty equipment and instruments
• Replenishes storeroom stock daily, and maintains cleanliness of department
• Unpack and put away daily Storeroom stock, rotated dated material, and maintains cleanliness of Storeroom
• Checks for outdated supplies on the nursing units and in the central storeroom
• Accurately inventories and distributes supplies to all areas of the Medical Center and Continuing Care building
• Understands sufficient medical terminology in order to distribute supplies needed for patient care departments
• Handles telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality
• Stat requests are handled appropriately
• Delivers and fills supplies in Pyxis stations and shelf locations according to established department procedures
• Rotates all dated supplies and maintains cleanliness of Pyxis supply stations
• Responsible for all documentation for the work area assigned and required by Central Distribution
• Responsible for the receiving, distribution and record keeping of needles and syringes in Central Storeroom
• Retrieval of soiled instruments and equipment in all patient care areas and deliver clean equipment throughout shift to assigned floors
• Understands and is able to operate the departmental computer system to determine stock levels, orders pending and stock issues.