Central Sterile Processing Technician - PRN/EOW/Saturday and Sunday

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a skilled OR/central supply technician to support the surgical services team and maintain rigorous sterilization standards.

You will sterilize instruments, maintain records, monitor indicators, and assist OR personnel in instrument reprocessing with strong customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in operating room or central supply settings.
• Certification in CSP (CRCST or CBSPD) must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Wash, inspect, package, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate monitoring records.
• Interpret chemical and biological indicators.
• Clean sterilization equipment properly.
• Assist OR staff in locating and reprocessing instruments.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service with all staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent action

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

Carries out procedures for department functions, including, but not limited to:

• Washing, inspecting, packaging, and sterilizing instruments/equipment
• Maintaining accurate monitoring records
• Using and interpreting chemical and biological indicators
• Performs appropriate cleaning of all sterilization equipment
• Assisting OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments
• Participating in performance improvement activities.
• Follows established policies & procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.

Experience Required

• (2) years Previous operating room technician or central supply technician experience (including appropriate certification) required.
• Previous surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination and sterilization with familiarity of various instrument sterilization methods required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, initiative and ability to take independent action, and be capable of establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

License/Certification Requirements

• CSP Certification (CRCST or CBSPD Certification).

Special Requirements

• Must maintain certification.

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $33.00