Sterile Processing Technician – OR Instrumentation & Reprocessing

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking an OR/central sterile technician to perform sterilization, inspection and packaging of instruments, and to support OR staff in instrument reprocessing.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and CSP certification; 2 years of sterile processing/OR tech experience is preferred. Candidates must maintain certification and demonstrate excellent customer service and independence.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent customer service skills, initiative and ability to take independent action.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Carries out procedures for department functions, including washing, inspecting, packaging and sterilizing instruments/equipment.
• Maintains accurate monitoring records.
• Uses and interprets chemical and biological indicators.
• Performs cleaning of sterilization equipment.
• Assists OR personnel in locating/reprocessing instruments.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
• Provides excellent customer service interfacing with staff, management and physicians.

Skills

Customer service

Initiative

Independent action

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSP Certification (CRCST or CBSPD)

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking an OR/central sterile technician to perform sterilization, inspection and packaging of instruments, and to support OR staff in instrument reprocessing.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and CSP certification; 2 years of sterile processing/OR tech experience is preferred. Candidates must maintain certification and demonstrate excellent customer service and independence.