Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About the role
Responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. This includes cleaning and disinfecting contaminated supplies, delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and processing reusable medical devices for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments
- Case cart assembly and distribution
- Care and distribution of patient care equipment
- Maintaining sterile processing areas
- Demonstrating proficiency and teamwork in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department
- Following instructions to ensure quality metrics and standards are met
- Adhering to Standard Precautions, including the use of protective barriers (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses)
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy items
- Computer literacy
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
- Completion of a Sterile Processing program (preferred)
- Certified Central Service Technician (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification) (required)
- Prior experience (preferred)
About Us
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is to provide the highest quality care delivered at the right time, place, and cost. With over 22,000 team members, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group and have received numerous awards, including:
- Named by Fortune as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 17 years
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers named among Newsweek’s "World’s Best Hospitals" in 2026
- Ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings
- Four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals named among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026
- Named by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026"
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Overlook, Chilton, and Newton named Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025
- Rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired
Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is a leader in neuroscience care, offering advanced neurological, neurosurgical, and neurodiagnostic services. We are also a hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state.
Benefits
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security, and well-being. Offerings vary by role level and include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage (for team members working 22.5+ hours per week)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with supplemental options)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement, and Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, and Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft, and Legal Insurance