Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

St. Joseph's Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Onsite Day care Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey is seeking a Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) to work under indirect supervision, handling decontamination, set assembly, sterilization, and cart restocking across CPR, Disaster, Case, and Specialty carts.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of related experience; provisional certification is accepted. NJDOH-recognized CSPDT/HSPA certification is required; SPD training or completion of a recognized SPD course can

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Provisional certification accepted, valid for up to 30 days or after 400 hours of hands-on experience.
• Certification from a NJDOH-recognized body such as CSPDT/HSPA is required.
• Completion and passing grade in an SPD training course or school can substitute for one to two years of job experience.
• Basic math skills are necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly of sets, sterilization processes, and restocking of carts (CPR, Disaster, Case and Specialty carts).
• Operate mechanical equipment for instrument cleaning and sterilization, ensuring infection control practices.
• Interact professionally with other departments and comply with regulatory standards governing sterile processing.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NJDOH-recognized CSPDT/HSPA certification

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey is seeking a Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) to work under indirect supervision, handling decontamination, set assembly, sterilization, and cart restocking across CPR, Disaster, Case, and Specialty carts.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of related experience; provisional certification is accepted. NJDOH-recognized CSPDT/HSPA certification is required; SPD training or completion of a recognized SPD course can