Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Sterilization Expert

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ is seeking a Central Service Technician to support decontamination, sterilization and tray assembly for surgical instrumentation.

You will maintain inventory, wrap sterilized trays, and ensure quality control, while supporting sterile processing and the operating room. The role requires reliable teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA); certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Central Service Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Monitors wash solutions to ensure quality and safety in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Maintains inventory, submits requisitions, and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts and equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in inventory control in sterile processing and operating room areas.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other departments to support infection control standards.

Skills

Decontamination & sterilization

Inventory management

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA)

Central Service Technician Certification preferred

Job description

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ is seeking a Central Service Technician to support decontamination, sterilization and tray assembly for surgical instrumentation.

You will maintain inventory, wrap sterilized trays, and ensure quality control, while supporting sterile processing and the operating room. The role requires reliable teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and ability to work holidays and weekends.