Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Bricktown, NJ 08724
Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
Duration: 13 Weeks (High potential for extension)
Compensation: From $30 per hour
A healthcare facility in Bricktown, NJ is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician for a 13-week contract assignment. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and effective preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. Candidates must be detail-oriented, knowledgeable in sterilization protocols, and capable of maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety.
Receive, sort, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and patient care equipment according to departmental policies
Safely operate sterilizers including Steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris
Conduct and interpret biological and Bowie Dick tests, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
Complete and maintain accurate sterilization records, including load tracking and chemical integrator verification
Use computerized instrument count sheets accurately for assembly and tracking
Prepare case carts based on physician preference cards, including instruments, medications, and specialty items
Notify nursing staff of any shortages and collaborate with coordinators to resolve issues
Lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. lifting, 60 lbs. pushing/pulling), and remain on feet for the duration of shift
Follow universal precautions and proper PPE usage
Adhere to the facility’s organizational competencies and safety protocols
Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing or a related field
BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)