Sterile Processing Technician - Neptune, NJ - SC 26-15247

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician – CWR

Location: Neptune, NJ

Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM 

Schedule: 5 days per week; 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week

Weekends: Not Required

Holidays: Not Required

Floating: Not Required

On-Call: Not Required

Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years

Certification: CRCST or CBSPD/CBSPDT

Candidate Type: Local and Traveler Candidates Accepted

Pay Rate

• Local: $800–$1,000 per week

• Traveler: $1,000–$1,300 per week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician / Central Supply Technician to support sterile processing operations and operating room case cart preparation at a healthcare facility in the Neptune/Holmdel, New Jersey area.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of sterile processing experience, current CRCST or CBSPD/CBSPDT certification, and strong knowledge of surgical instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and infection prevention procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing/Central Processing experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Central Processing course or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Current CRCST or CBSPD/CBSPDT certification.

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrument processing and sterilization procedures.

• Experience with steam sterilization and familiarity with ETO, STERRAD, and STERIS systems.

• Knowledge of biological indicators, chemical indicators, Bowie-Dick testing, and sterilization monitoring.

• Experience assembling surgical instrument sets and preparing operating room case carts.

• Knowledge of infection prevention, Universal Precautions, PPE, and safe handling of contaminated equipment.

• Ability to follow manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs).

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• English proficiency, including speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.

• Operate steam sterilizers, ETO sterilizers, STERRAD systems, and STERIS equipment as required.

• Perform and document biological testing and Bowie-Dick testing.

• Interpret and record biological test results and chemical indicators.

• Maintain accurate sterilization records, load identification, and documentation.

• Review sterilizer printouts and verify compliance with established procedures.

• Inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage.

• Assemble surgical instrument sets according to established procedures and physician preference cards.

• Prepare and organize operating room case carts with the required instruments, supplies, and equipment.

• Deliver completed case carts to the appropriate operating rooms.

• Identify missing instruments and supplies and communicate shortages to the appropriate personnel.

• Complete daily checklists and departmental documentation.

• Follow infection prevention policies, PPE requirements, and safe equipment-handling procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sterile processing environment.

• Collaborate with operating room staff, nurses, surgical teams, and sterile processing leadership.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.