Sterile Processing Specialist

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health is seeking a Central Service Technician to ensure decontamination, sterilization, and readiness of surgical instruments across the facility, following stringent safety and regulatory standards.

In this hospital environment, you will maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, collaborate with clinical staff to prioritize instrument processing, and support patient care by ensuring timely instrument availability and a sterile workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and formal sterile processing training preferred.
• CRCST certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience in hospital or clinical sterile processing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Inspect instruments for damage or wear and coordinate maintenance.
• Assemble surgical instrument sets and ensure readiness for procedures.
• Maintain detailed documentation of sterilization cycles and inventory management.
• Adhere to infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to prioritize instrument processing.
• Operate and troubleshoot sterilization equipment such as autoclaves and washers.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician training program

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Hudson Regional Health is seeking a Central Service Technician to ensure decontamination, sterilization, and readiness of surgical instruments across the facility, following stringent safety and regulatory standards.

In this hospital environment, you will maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, collaborate with clinical staff to prioritize instrument processing, and support patient care by ensuring timely instrument availability and a sterile workflow.