Sterile Processing Technician - SPT 0619 AB#02

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Neptune, NJ

Job Type: Local or Travel Contract (13 Weeks)

Shift & Schedule:

• Night Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM & Mid Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 5 x 8s | 40 Hours Per Week

Compensation

Local Candidates: $23 – $33/hour

Travel Candidates: $30 – $38/hour (based on experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and clinical operations by ensuring the proper decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sterilization processes, infection control standards, and experience working in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment including Steam Sterilizers, ETO Sterilizers, Sterrad Systems, and Steris Systems.
• Perform biological testing and Bowie-Dick testing, including incubation, interpretation, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, load documentation, integrator interpretation, and printout verification.
• Utilize computerized instrument tracking systems and maintain accurate count sheets.
• Assemble operating room case carts based on physician preference cards.
• Communicate with Operating Room teams regarding missing instruments or supply needs.
• Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and Universal Precautions.
• Ensure proper use of detergents, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete daily departmental checklists and compliance documentation.
• Safely lift, push, and pull equipment and supply carts as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5+ years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Completion of a Central Processing course or at least 1 year of instrument processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control standards.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including:
  • Every other weekend
  • 3 out of 6 holidays (as required)
• Physical ability to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Push/pull up to 60 lbs
  • Stand for extended periods (entire shift)
• Active certification:
  • CRCST or
  • CBSPD / CBSPDT

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assembling Operating Room case carts.
• Background in high-volume sterile processing departments.
• Familiarity with computerized instrument tracking systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Required Certifications

• CRCST Certification
  OR
• CBSPD / CBSPDT Certification

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.