Sterile Processing Technician: Impactful OR Support

Jefferson Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units by inventorying, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and trays. The role involves following IFUs, aseptic technique, and quality checks across campuses.

The position may require off-shift and holiday call coverage, and the team participates in onboarding new members while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• Certification in sterile processing must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize and dispense surgical instrumentation and trays for multiple departments.
• Operate washers and sterilizers following IFU and policy to ensure safe processing.
• Verify pre/post sterilization quality indicators and document results.
• Label items with name/expiration date and check for outdates.
• Participate in onboarding new team members and provide coverage as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory management

Aseptic technique

Quality control

Instrument tracking

Education

High school diploma

Sterile processing technician training

Sterile processing certification

Tools

Automated washers

Ultrasonic washers

Sterilizers

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support operating rooms and other units by inventorying, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and trays. The role involves following IFUs, aseptic technique, and quality checks across campuses.

The position may require off-shift and holiday call coverage, and the team participates in onboarding new members while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation.