Sterile Processing Technician - East Orange, NJ Job at Prime Physicians, East Orange, NJ

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  • Prime Physicians
  • East Orange, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Specialty: Sterile Processing Service (SPS) decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, and distribution of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)

Site: VA New Jersey Healthcare System East Orange Campus

Location: 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 more years

Pay rate: $25/hr on W2

Shift Schedule:

  • Tour 1: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM (Mon Fri)
  • Tour 2: 11:00 AM 7:30 PM (Mon Fri)
  • Tour 3: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM (Mon Fri)

How Many Shifts Needed per Month: All 3 tours covered 5 days/week (Mon Fri) approximately 22 shifts per tour per month (66 total shifts/month across all 3 positions), excluding 11 observed federal holidays (no holiday pay authorized)

Credentialing/Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks

License: Any valid state license accepted (no state-specific restriction noted)

Certifications: Must meet ONE of the following:

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), OR
  • Certified through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), OR
  • Graduate of a recognized CRCST/Tech program + 2 years SPS experience, OR
  • VA Level 1 Certification + 2 years SPS experience (Level 1 cert must be completed within 90 days of start), OR
  • 5+ years of verifiable hands-on SPS experience (non-certified)
  • BLS Certification required

Education: Per certification pathway above (formal SPS/CRCST program or equivalent)

Experience Needed: 2 5+ years, depending on certification pathway

Special Skills Needed:

  • Proficiency in sterilization/HLD methods (Steam, Sterrad, VPRO, Medivator, Trophon, Cidex OPA)
  • Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and storing surgical instruments and RMD
  • Biological/chemical testing, Bowie-Dick testing, QA documentation
  • Experience across surgical specialties (General, GYN, Ortho, ENT, Urology, Vascular, Dental, Robotics, Podiatry)
  • Flexible endoscope reprocessing per manufacturer IFUs
  • Knowledge of asepsis, microbiology, and infection control principles
  • Instrument Tracking System proficiency (Censitrac)
  • Physical capability: lifting, standing, pushing carts; work in hot/humid/loud environments in PPE
  • Valid driver's license (for travel to other sites as needed)
  • Fluent English (speak/read/write)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, and distribution of RME
  • Conduct biological/chemical indicator monitoring and documentation
  • Support quality improvement activities and committee meetings as required
  • Complete required continuing education (12+ in-services/year) and VA TMS mandatory modules
  • Sign in/out via Outlook and timesheets within 10 minutes of arrival/departure; log daily case counts
  • Comply with VA infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards
  • Report incidents via the Patient Safety Reporting System

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week

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