Sterile Processing Technician - OR Support & Impact

Jefferson Health; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating rooms and multiple units.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instrumentation while maintaining strict inventory control and documentation. The role requires a certified sterile processing background, adherence to IFUs, and ability to work on-site in New Jersey with potential holiday or after-hours call coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• New hires must obtain Certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, prepare, assemble, sterilize and dispense surgical instruments and trays for OR and other units.
• Operate washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers per IFU and policy.
• Verify sterilization quality indicators and report issues to SPD leadership.
• Label items with name and expiration date; maintain inventory and documentation.
• May assist with other durable medical equipment and equipment rounds as campus requirements.
• Participate in onboarding of new team members as appropriate.

Skills

Inventory management

Decontamination

Infection control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

OR management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile processing technician training

Certification within 6 months

Tools

Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating rooms and multiple units.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instrumentation while maintaining strict inventory control and documentation. The role requires a certified sterile processing background, adherence to IFUs, and ability to work on-site in New Jersey with potential holiday or after-hours call coverage.