Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

JFK University Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey

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 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.

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high‑level disinfection; monitoring environmental conditions, sterilization processes, and HLD processes; assembly and dispatching of case carts and emergency carts; and inventory and ordering of SPD supplies.

• Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts. Performs duties in the Processing area. Maintains knowledge of instruments and trays and can assemble trays and sets as detailed on set layout sheets. Can operate correctly all machinery associated with the Decontamination and Processing area and identify problems that affect the quality of the product produced.
• Checks expiration dates on sterile items and takes appropriate action if outdated items are discovered.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette using proper procedure with callers on the business unit and OR Hotline phones in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Makes daily soil rounds of the medical units, visiting all required areas and returns all items to SPD for processing.
• Performs functions in the Decontamination area, cleaning instruments, trays and carts, and controls the workflow independently.
• Records all processed loads and accurately enters information into required record books, logs biological indicators, and records outcomes of testing.
• Maintains SPD department stock, putting away supplies and rotating stock as needed.
• Provides daily operations leadership in the Supervisor’s or Coordinator’s absence, appropriately assigning team members and ensuring patient care standards.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in compliance with manufacturer instructions, policies, procedures, and Infection Prevention.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Experience with STERRAD sterilization.

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - CBSPD or Sterile Processing Certification
• National Certification:
  Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).

Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.

Minimum rate of $22.77 per hour.

Full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions include a comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!