Sterile Processing Tech: Clean & Decontam Instruments

Atlantic Health System; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments. You will prepare case carts and distribute sterile supplies for surgeries and procedures, support sterile processing areas, follow Standard Precautions, and maintain compliance with quality metrics.

The role requires sitting, standing and lifting heavy items, with basic computer literacy

Qualifications

• Experience in sterilization of medical and surgical instruments.
• Follows Standard Precautions and PPE use.
• Computer literacy and ability to use hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments.
• Prepare case carts and distribute sterile supplies.
• Care for patient care equipment and maintain sterile processing areas.
• Adheres to quality metrics and standards; able to sit, stand for long periods and lift heavy items.

Skills

Sterilization

Disinfection

Decontamination

Teamwork

Case carts

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments. You will prepare case carts and distribute sterile supplies for surgeries and procedures, support sterile processing areas, follow Standard Precautions, and maintain compliance with quality metrics.

The role requires sitting, standing and lifting heavy items, with basic computer literacy