Sterile Processing Technician (Cert), Full-Time, Evenings, Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University•Cherry Hill, NJ

4d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician supports daily operations for operating rooms and other units, ensuring surgical supplies, instruments, scopes, and equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked safely, accurately, and on time. The position may support hospital-based practices, clinics, and other locations and performs standard sterile processing work, along with other related duties as assigned. The technician processes surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for operating rooms, delivery rooms, nursing units, and other departments according to manufacturers’ instructions for use, established procedures, and aseptic technique. The role includes preparing case carts, operating and checking processing equipment, maintaining accurate tracking and inventory records, and supporting onboarding of new team members when appropriate. Off-shift and holiday call coverage may be required based on campus needs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from a certified sterile processing technician training program. New hires must obtain certification within six months of hire. The listed certifications are CSPDT or CRCST. The role is full-time, regular employment, with an evening work shift. The stated hourly salary range is $19.02–$27.10; the hiring rate depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The role is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Graduation from a certified sterile processing technician training program.
Obtain certification within six months of hire.
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified and Registered Central Service Technician) certification.
Ability to read and communicate in English.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
Knowledge of inventory management and common healthcare medical equipment.
Knowledge of decontamination processes and infection control.
Accuracy and attention to detail, teamwork, and knowledge of operating room management.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
Frequent sitting and standing and frequent keyboard use.
May need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Specialized diploma.
Less than one year of experience, with a minimum of six months preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Recognize and respect patients’ personal preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values while supporting safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
Disassemble, clean, inspect, prepare, assemble, sterilize, and dispense surgical and procedure instruments and trays according to manufacturers’ instructions, procedures, and aseptic technique.
Prepare procedural case carts according to campus requirements.
Safely operate automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers according to manufacturers’ instructions and department policies and procedures.
Examine and test instruments for integrity, function, and cleanliness before sterilization or high-level disinfection.
Verify pre- and post-sterilization quality indicators and report equipment issues to appropriate sterile processing leadership.
Use the instrument tracking system during decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
Label items accurately with names and/or expiration dates.
Check sterilized items for expiration and package integrity, replacing or reporting items as necessary.
Maintain, assemble, and distribute other durable medical equipment, including code carts, when required by campus needs.
Perform equipment rounds when required by campus needs.
Provide off-shift and holiday call coverage based on campus requirements.
Participate in onboarding new team members as appropriate for the campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to colleagues who work less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps.