Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, prepping, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. The role requires reading and speaking English and adherence to infection control standards.

The technician operates equipment, prepares and sterilizes instruments, and maintains documentation and safety procedures per FSC policies and JCAHO/AAMI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Sterile Processing program preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician (CBSPD or HSPA IAHCSMM) required.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required equipment and sterilizes instruments per parameters.
• Cares for instruments and selects cleaning agents and lubricants appropriately.
• Peel-packs and wraps instruments for sterilization; inspects instruments for use and cleanliness.
• Maintains infection control standards for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Reading/writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing program

Certified Central Service Technician

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, prepping, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. The role requires reading and speaking English and adherence to infection control standards.

The technician operates equipment, prepares and sterilizes instruments, and maintains documentation and safety procedures per FSC policies and JCAHO/AAMI guidelines.