Sterile Processing Tech: Surgical Instrument Specialist

Atlantic Health System; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments, case carts, and patient care equipment. The role supports sterile processing operations to ensure safe patient care.

You will follow standard precautions, work as part of a team, maintain inventory, and adhere to quality metrics while standing, lifting heavy items as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments.
• Ability to assemble case carts and distribute sterile supplies.
• Maintain sterile processing areas and inventory; follow standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments.
• Prepare case carts and distribute sterile supplies.
• Maintain inventory and ensure sterile processing areas meet quality metrics.

Skills

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments, case carts, and patient care equipment. The role supports sterile processing operations to ensure safe patient care.

You will follow standard precautions, work as part of a team, maintain inventory, and adhere to quality metrics while standing, lifting heavy items as required.