Sterile Processing Specialist — Surgical Instrument Expert

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Sterilization Technician to clean and sterilize medical instruments and supplies for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. You will retrieve contaminated items, deliver sterile supplies, and maintain inventory in a busy hospital setting.

You will operate sterilization equipment, prepare instrument trays, peel-pack and wrap instruments, inspect items for cleanliness and function, and ensure adherence to Standard Precautions and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operates sterilization equipment to process instruments and supplies.
• Handles cleaning agents and lubricants appropriately.
• Peel-packs and wraps supplies, inspecting instruments for use and cleanliness.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors and adheres to policies.
• Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
• Follows Standard Precautions with protective barriers.
• Maintains inventory and delivers sterile items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Sterilization Technician to clean and sterilize medical instruments and supplies for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. You will retrieve contaminated items, deliver sterile supplies, and maintain inventory in a busy hospital setting.

You will operate sterilization equipment, prepare instrument trays, peel-pack and wrap instruments, inspect items for cleanliness and function, and ensure adherence to Standard Precautions and safety policies.