Sterile Processing Specialist
About the role
At RWJBarnabas Health, Certified Sterile Processing Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where precision, teamwork, and patient safety create meaningful opportunities to support exceptional healthcare. This Certified Sterile Processing Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play an essential role in ensuring surgical instruments and patient care equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and prepared for safe clinical use while partnering with interdisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.
Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Certified Sterile Processing Technician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Performing all aspects of the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization process for surgical instruments and patient care equipment
- Inspecting instruments and equipment to ensure all components are thoroughly cleaned, functioning properly, and ready for sterilization and clinical use
- Cleaning and processing patient care equipment according to established procedures to prevent cross-contamination and promote a safe healthcare environment
- Selecting the appropriate method of disinfection or sterilization by following manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and organizational policies
- Performing biological monitoring of steam, ethylene oxide (ETO), and gas plasma sterilization systems to verify sterilization parameters have been achieved
- Reviewing sterilizer performance tests, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Maintaining the proper working condition of equipment utilized in direct patient care and reporting equipment concerns as appropriate
- Collaborating with surgical services, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments and supplies
- Supporting a safe, organized, and efficient Sterile Processing Department while participating in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification
- Membership in a recognized Central Sterile Association
- Successful completion of site personnel general and department-specific orientation
Qualifications
- Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare is preferred
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety
- Collaborative mindset supporting clinical teams behind the scenes
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced setting
- Understanding of infection prevention and consistent adherence to established protocols and best practices
- Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and maintaining thorough documentation
- Adaptability to respond confidently as departmental priorities and patient care needs evolve
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Pay
$24.22 – $29.96 per hour (anticipated hourly wage range for New Jersey; final compensation depends on education, skills, and professional experience).
Schedule
Full-Time, Day Shift, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more