Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Night Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, certified, to join Central Sterile Supply. This role focuses on cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing instruments for safe clinical use in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CRCST certification, and Central Sterile Association membership, with prior sterile processing or healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CRCST certification required
• Membership in Central Sterile Association required
• Previous sterile processing or healthcare experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork essential

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment
• Inspect instruments and equipment to ensure cleanliness and readiness for sterilization
• Process patient care equipment to prevent cross-contamination and promote safety
• Select appropriate disinfection or sterilization method per guidelines and procedures
• Perform sterilizer monitoring and maintain accurate documentation for compliance
• Collaborate with surgical services, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments
• Support quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Infection prevention

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST Certification

Central Sterile Association membership

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, certified, to join Central Sterile Supply. This role focuses on cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing instruments for safe clinical use in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CRCST certification, and Central Sterile Association membership, with prior sterile processing or healthcare experience preferred.