Sterile Processing Technician — OR Instrument Specialist

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and central supply functions. The role involves washing, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining records, with emphasis on quality and patient safety.

Applicants should have prior OR or central supply experience (certified), excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• Previous operating room technician or central supply technician experience (including appropriate certification) preferred.
• Previous surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination and sterilization with familiarity of various instrument sterilization methods required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, initiative and ability to take independent action, and be capable of establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships

Responsibilities

• Washing, inspecting, packaging, and sterilizing instruments/equipment
• Maintaining accurate monitoring records
• Using and interpreting chemical and biological indicators
• Performs appropriate cleaning of all sterilization equipment
• Assisting OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments
• Participating in performance improvement activities.
• Follows established policies & procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.

Skills

Customer service

Independent action

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment handling

Instruments decontamination

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and central supply functions. The role involves washing, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining records, with emphasis on quality and patient safety.

Applicants should have prior OR or central supply experience (certified), excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently and with teams.