Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Care

Socket.dev; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to sterilize and prepare medical instruments and equipment for surgeries and procedures. You will handle cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and distribution of sterile items, while maintaining the sterile processing area and adhering to safety standards.

Candidates must have a Sterile Processing program completion, and hold or be eligible for Certified Central Service Technician certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program required.
• Certified Central Service Technician (CBSPD or HSPA/IAHCSMM) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize medical and surgical instruments.
• Assemble case carts and distribute sterile supplies.
• Care for and distribute patient care equipment.
• Maintain sterile processing areas and follow quality metrics and standards.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and use protective barriers as appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Sterile processing proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing program

Certified Central Service Technician (CBSPD or HSPA/IAHCSMM)

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to sterilize and prepare medical instruments and equipment for surgeries and procedures. You will handle cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and distribution of sterile items, while maintaining the sterile processing area and adhering to safety standards.

Candidates must have a Sterile Processing program completion, and hold or be eligible for Certified Central Service Technician certification.