Central Sterile Tech: Vital Role in Patient Care

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for an evening full-time role. The hospital provides a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute and a history of regional leadership in patient care.

The Central Sterile Technician will decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize trays and instruments, manage inventory and data entry, and ensure proper restocking across department locations. Excellent communication is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate, preferred
• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required
• Central Supply Certified certification required within two years from date of hire at designated facilities

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies.
• Computer data entry and patient charge card batching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, in Newark, NJ, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for an evening full-time role. The hospital provides a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute and a history of regional leadership in patient care.

The Central Sterile Technician will decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize trays and instruments, manage inventory and data entry, and ensure proper restocking across department locations. Excellent communication is required.