Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Morristown, NJ
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3p-11pm shift M-F
Pay Rate: $34/HR ON W2

Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, prepping, packaging, and sterilization processes of all surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment. This role requires familiarity with the correct materials for packaging, wrapping, and sterilization methods of all instrument sets and trays. The technician must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform heavy lifting and pushing of trays and sterilization carts. The ability to read, write, and understand the English language is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with the correct materials for packaging, wrapping, and sterilization methods of all instrument sets and trays.
• Complete knowledge of a case cart preparation system.
• Basic computer knowledge with an Instrument Tracking system (ABACUS/MICROSYSTEMS) preferred.
• Responsible for decontamination, prepping, and packaging.
• Manage sterilization processes of all surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

Required Skills:

• Basic computer skills, reading, and writing.
• General knowledge of the function and maintenance of surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Competent to operate sterilizers.
• Works well with others.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Required years of experience: 3 plus.
• Preferred years of experience: 10 plus.
• Required hard skills: Orthopedics and Neuro instruments.
• Required soft skills: Teamwork.