Sterile Processing Technician – Precision Instrument Care

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Pension Plan

Disability Benefits

Vacation

Sick Time/Holiday

Job summary

Capital Health is looking for a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, assembly of surgical trays, and sterilization of instrumentation. The role requires maintaining records, following AAMI and Joint Commission guidelines, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; up to three years of sterile processing experience and CRCST certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to three years of Central Sterile or Sterile Processing experience.
• CRCST or certified through national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for decontamination by properly sorting and selecting the correct process to assure integrity and prevent damage to instruments.
• Wears the appropriate PPE equipment during decontamination.
• Operates all decontamination washers and related equipment using proper cleaning agents.
• Inspects instruments for bio-burden and proper working condition prior to assembly.
• Assembles sets using count sheets and labels trays and packs for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization parameters and documents indicators per policy.
• Follows equipment manufacturers' instructions and reports malfunctions.
• Supports inventory management and department projects.

Skills

Mentorship

Instrumentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Capital Health is looking for a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, assembly of surgical trays, and sterilization of instrumentation. The role requires maintaining records, following AAMI and Joint Commission guidelines, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; up to three years of sterile processing experience and CRCST certification are preferred.