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Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
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The Sterile Processing Apprentice is responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment and reusable medical/surgical items. This position also assembles Case Carts for the Operating Room (OR).
Responsibilities
1. Receives, sorts, disinfects, processes, assembles or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies and guidelines following instructions for use.
2. Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.).
3. Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam and Hydrogen Peroxide) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read and recorded.
4. Ensures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing and initialing all computerized print outs for accuracy. 5. Adheres to correct use of computerized instrument count sheets, and utilizes tracking system throughout reprocessing.
6. Prepares case carts for delivery to room by using doctor's preference information to assemble required instruments, and special equipment.
7. Communicates with OR team members and provides customer service to all units requiring Sterile Processing services.
8. Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands length of shift.
9. Ability to work with bioburden and grossly contaminated items on a regular basis.
10. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 11. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Participation in a Sterile Processing Course, or 1 year experience in instrument processing preferred.
3. All applicants will be required to participate in Hackensack Meridian Health's Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice training program.
4. May work weekends.
5. May be required to work three (3) out of six (6) holidays.
6. Work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs, and days off if working a scheduled weekend.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
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Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Not Applicable.
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Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 9 months of entering position.
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Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
1. Not Applicable.
Starting Minimum Rate
Flat Rate of $18.71 HourlyJob Posting Disclosure
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
