Central Supply Technician, Central Sterile Supply at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Overview:

The Central Supply Technician performs the daily activities involved with all aspects of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, assembly and surgical supplies and equipment distribution including case carts function. The Central Supply Technician assists department supervisors in coordinating daily work levels to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency throughout all department functions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must attend hands-on in-service and seminars pertaining to the Central Sterile Processing department
• Must be current within all aspects of instrumentation, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, sterilization, packaging and sterile supplies
• Must be current in all areas of the Central Sterile Processing department

Preferred:

• 1 to 3 years Central Sterile Processing experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must be certified by the IAHCSMM or the Sterile Processing board as mandated by the New Jersey State Department of Health
• Must accrue CEUs to maintain current certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00—5:00pm
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Identify & understand written data and be able to read and write alpha and numeric data accurately
• Must be conscientious with regards to surgical procedures, nursing units clinical needs, and equipment procurement
• Interact professionally with other departments and personnel within the system including physicians
• Demonstrate a willingness to accept new responsibilities, ideas, and learn duties of the position and possess good organizational skills
• Assist SPD Supervisor with staff orientation, on the job training activities in the department
• Assume responsibility for the distribution of medical surgical supplies and equipment
• Accept pressure assignments, as assigned, relative to the department and work in a high stress, high volume department

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.