Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Aide to support processing and distribution of sterile supplies across the hospital. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely delivery of equipment.

You will operate sterilizers and cleaning equipment, maintain records, and assist on patient care units. A strong emphasis on communication and teamwork helps ensure infection control and patient care quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required.
• 1 year of supply processing/distribution experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled surgical equipment and reprocesses for sterilization.
• Assembles clean instruments into packs and ensures sterility.
• Operates sterilizers and conducts routine testing to verify safety and sterility.
• Delivers equipment to patient care areas within 45 minutes of request.
• Maintains sterilization records with high accuracy and completeness.
• Reports unusual occurrences to the supervisor and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Tools

Washer Dissinjector

Steam Sterilizer

Sterrad NX

Sterrad 100

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Central Sterile Supply Aide Performs technical and non-technical functions relating to the processing and distribution of supplies, equipment and instructions.

A day in the life of a Sterile Processing Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Receives soiled surgical equipment and reusable patient supplies. Cleans and disinfects equipment before sending to clean processing area.
• Checks soiled trays for completeness and informs Supervisor of irregularities.
• Assembles clean instruments and other supplies into packs and trays according to standard lists, wraps trays in proper manner to assure sterility and proper shelf life.
• Place packs into either steam or sterrad depending on type of item. Follows proper procedures for operation of equipment and monitoring sterility.
• Monitors all sterilization processing and biological or mechanical tests and results throughout the hospital.
• Operates sterilizers, washer/dissinjector daily testing of sterilizer to determine that they are in proper working order through use of the Bowie-Dick test, Attest Biological Indicators and/or other control methods within one half hour following the start of each shift.
• Delivers equipment to patient care areas, within a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes of receipt of request.
• Distributes and replenishes syringe and needle supply for all patient care units and specialized areas, within three (3) hours of request and with a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.
• Disposes of contaminated materials prior to the end of each shift
• Retrieves used and soiled instruments and equipment from all patient care units according to departmental policy at least twice daily.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Periodically checks department and other areas from outdated or defective supplies.
• Reports unusual occurrences in daily routine to the Supervisor.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices.
• Maintains sterilization records prior to the end of each shift and with a minimum accuracy rate of 98%.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of care and handling of IV Pumps, Hypothermia Units, PCA Pumps, Goneo Suction, Feeding Pumps, Blood Warmers and Bronchoscopes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Loading Carts, Chemical Spills and Sharps Precautions.
• Through understanding of equipment operation and maintenance of Steam Sterilizer, Sterrad NX, Sterrad 100, Washer Dissinjector and Cycles times, temperature, pressure aborting a cycle.
• Established computer skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility for own knowledge and performance.
• Organized, detail oriented and effective time management skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in supply processing/distribution, and knowledge of surgical instruments and supply management.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Has and maintains current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) registration.

Minimum rate of $22.27 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.