Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing TechnicianResponsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Responsible for cleaning/disinfecting contaminated supplies, delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and the processing of reusable medical devices for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment. Principal Accountabilities: The successful candidate is responsible for: the cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments, case cart assembly and distribution, the care and distribution of patient care equipment, and maintaining the sterile processing areas. Must demonstrate proficiency and teamwork in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department. Follow instructions to ensure quality metrics and standards are met. Able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time, as well as push, pull and lift heavy items. Computer literate. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses). Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferredCertified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)Prior experience preferred.About UsAt Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic RehabilitationWe have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be 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, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH). Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)Life & AD&D Insurance.Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contributionPTO & Paid Sick LeaveTuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic AdvisingParental, Adoption, Surrogacy LeaveBackup and On-Site ChildcareWell-Being RewardsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy ProgramFlexible Spending & Commuter AccountsPet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal InsuranceAbout the TeamAtlantic Health System Pharmacy Departments service multiple outpatient areas, including several infusion centers, retail pharmacy services, and health clinics. At Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center we have full-service retail pharmacies. They provide prescription medication services to patients and the local community in a convenient location on the first floor of the hospital, inside the Corner Store Gift Shop at Morristown and behind the coffee shop at Newton adjacent to the main entrance. A convenient service provided in our retail pharmacies is having your prescriptions you receive at discharge filled and ready for pick-up before you leave to go home. That means the discharge process will be a little easier for you and your family or friends since there is no need to stop at your retail pharmacy on the way home. The Pharmacy Department also works with physicians and nurses to ensure that medications used at Atlantic Health System are safe and effective. Pharmacists are integrated into your care teams to provide real time medication information and help you get the most benefit from your medications.