Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Cynet Health; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for a 14-week assignment in Holmdel Township, NJ. The role is day shift, 3 PM - 11:30 PM, requiring a minimum of 3 years in sterile processing and a current CRCST or CBSPDT certification.

A high school diploma and either a Central Processing Course or 1 year instrument processing experience are required. Responsibilities include cleaning, processing, sterilizing surgical instruments, assembling case carts for the OR, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing
• CRCST or CBSPDT national certification

Responsibilities

• Clean, process, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and reusable medical/surgical items according to department policies.
• Assemble and prepare case carts for the Operating Room based on doctor’s preferences.
• Maintain sterilization records and monitor efficacy tests (e.g., Bowie Dick) and ensure proper labeling and documentation.
• Operate and load sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, Steris) and verify safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Assist nursing staff by notifying about missing items and shortages; prepare daily checklists.

Job description

Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Profession: Sterile Processing Technician

Specialty: -

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 3 PM - 11:30 PM

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in sterile processing

License: -

Certifications: National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT

Must-Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing

Description:The Central Supply Technician is responsible for the cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items.This position also functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room.Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies.Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items.Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment.Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read, and recorded.Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing, and initialing all computerized printouts for accuracy.Adheres to the correct use of computerized instrument count sheets.Prepares case carts for delivery to the room by using doctor’s preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs, and special equipment.Notifies the nursing team in the room of missing items and confers about shortages of supplies and equipment.Completes a daily checklist.Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs., and stands for the length of shift.Adheres to the standards identified in the Organizational Competencies.