Sterile Processing Technician- PER DIEM- Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway

Atlantic Health; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Rockaway, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical instruments and equipment. Candidates should have certification and preferably some experience in the field.

The position offers various benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave. Applicants will be expected to follow strict safety protocols and ensure quality care in compliance with the company's standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification).
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sterilizing and cleaning medical equipment and supplies.
• Operates sterilization equipment and adheres to safety standards.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Instrument handling

Safety protocols

Cleaning agent selection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Sterile Processing program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Oversees retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters.
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants.
• Correctly peel‑packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, and inspects each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include the use of protective barriers such as gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification).
• Prior experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.