Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Care and Prep

SCA Health; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare instrumentation for surgical patients. The role operates under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and requires knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and proper instrument care.

Training in BCLS within 90 days is required or current certification. Responsibilities include disinfection, equipment handling, and occasional crossover duties such

Qualifications

• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing is preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist is preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS course within 90 days or current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument processing

BCLS certification within 90 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare instrumentation for surgical patients. The role operates under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and requires knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and proper instrument care.

Training in BCLS within 90 days is required or current certification. Responsibilities include disinfection, equipment handling, and occasional crossover duties such