Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in New Jersey

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Sterilization Technician

  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform thorough cleaning and sterilization of production equipment, tools, and facility areas....

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 4 days ago

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning...

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments....

Central Sterile Technician

  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments,equipment, assembles wraps and sterilizers cassettes,trays and instruments....

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning...

Sterile Processing Technician - FT - Overnights - MMC

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Must be able to: Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization....

Central Sterile Processing Technician - Moorestown Surgery Center

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Previous surgical instrumentation/equipment decontamination and sterilization with familiarity of various instrument sterilization methods required....

Certified Sterile Processing Technician Lead - City Campus Sterile Processing - Full Time

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Description Minimum Qualifications: * 3 years Sterile Processing experience * Certification in Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution...

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Mainland Campus - Full Time

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Sterile Processing Technician certified works independently to clean, decontaminate and assemble all reusable instrumentation and patient care equipment....

Sterile Processing Technician (Cert), Full-Time, Days, 8a - 4:30p, Washington To

  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program....

Central Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time NEW

  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Central Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time Job ID: 271993 Category: Clinical Support Work Type: FT Location: Monroe, NJ, United States Work Schedule: FT Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our...

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time - Night

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 16 days ago

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning...

Central Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time

  • Monroe, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Monroe, NJ
  • 17 days ago

**Schedule:** 9am -5:30pm, Monday - Friday **Summary:** + As a member of the Central Sterile Processing team, checks instrumentation for defects and cleanliness; assembles instrument sets and trays...

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Stafford Township, NJ
  • 17 days ago

The certified Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) performs all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices including cleaning...

Sterile Processing Tech Cert

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Required: High School diploma or equivalent Must have minimum 6 months of hospital Sterile Processing experience Must have their 400 hours completed Must be able to lift 25lbs Certifications...

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Sterile Supply Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Sterile Services Technician Training
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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in New Jersey offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.0%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in New Jersey
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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