Certified Sterile Processing Technician - FT

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Legal and voluntary coverage options

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing for patient care areas. The role involves rounds on nursing units, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection prevention standards.

Experience in a Central Sterile Department is preferred. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Central Sterile Department preferred.
• Certified as Central Sterile Technician Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Makes daily rounds on nursing units and collects soiled equipment and instruments and returns items to department.
• Sorts, cleans and sterilizes equipment including washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic, etc.
• Follows all safety and security protocols according to department procedure manual.
• Assembles wraps and verifies instruments for sterilization according to Department procedures manual.
• Visually monitors expiration dates for sterile items at various locations and reprocesses any outdated items on a timely basis.
• Retrieves and issues items according to verbal or written requests.
• Maintains a clean environment including disinfecting countertops wiping down racks and other equipment according to department procedure.
• Demonstrates basic math skills when accounting for sterile supplies.
• Distinguishes and identifies various instruments.
• Performs any duties as assigned.
• Complies with all CSS policies and AAMI, AORN and Infection Prevention standards as to biological/load record documentation, accuracy of instrument trays and proper placement of all chemical indicators required for sterilization assurance.

Skills

Sterilization

Equipment handling

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Processes and provides clean and sterilized supplies and equipment for patient use.

What you will do

• Makes daily rounds on nursing units and collects soiled equipment and instruments and returns items to department.
• Sorts, cleans and sterilizes equipment including washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic, etc.
• Follows all safety and security protocols according to department procedure manual.
• Assembles wraps and verifies instruments for sterilization according to Department procedures manual.
• Visually monitors expiration dates for sterile items at various locations and reprocesses any outdated items on a timely basis.
• Retrieves and issues items according to verbal or written requests.
• Maintains a clean environment including disinfecting countertops wiping down racks and other equipment according to department procedure.
• Demonstrates basic math skills when accounting for sterile supplies.
• Distinguishes and identifies various instruments.
• Performs any duties as assigned.
• Complies with all CSS policies and AAMI, AORN and Infection Prevention standards as to biological/load record documentation, accuracy of instrument trays and proper placement of all chemical indicators required for sterilization assurance.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in Central Sterile Department Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified as Central Sterile Technician Upon Hire Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• Dental and vision plans
• Discounted prescriptions
• Access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal and voluntary coverage options
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.40

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.