Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem - Atlantic Health Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway NJ

The Sterile Processing Technician performs cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of patient care equipment, supplies, reusable medical devices, and instruments according to prescribed procedures, regulations, and manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) utilizing infection control and safety practices. Technicians keep accurate records of sterilization processes and quality assurance monitoring according to regulations, standards, and policies.

Sterile Processing Technicians comply with AAMI, OSHA, TJC, AORN, Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU), Departmental Guidelines and AHS policies. Job functions include, but are not limited to:

75% - clinical tasks as assigned

15% - education

10% - answering emails/follow-up on education

• Maintaining Equipment: Knowledge of all Sterile Processing Department (SPD) equipment, including items used on in-patient units. Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to determine operational adequacy and distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction. Operates all equipment and machinery accurately and safely. Compliant with policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and guidelines for properly cleaning, inspecting, and storing patient care equipment. Communicates any information pertaining to patient care equipment to facility and/or campus departments. Immediately alerts Lead Technician or Lead Clinician of any equipment malfunction. (15%)
• Decontamination/Instrument Cleaning: Compliant with policies, procedures, standards, regulations and guidelines for proper pre-cleaning and cleaning of instruments. Accurately handles equipment and instruments with appropriate selection of personal protective equipment, cleaning agents, lubricants, water, and supplies used for the cleaning and disinfection of reusable instruments and devices. Accurately handles and disposes infectious waste appropriately. Assures absolute cleanliness of all items leaving decontamination. Identification of any missing item and adherence to proper notification process and procedure. Adherence to AH High Level Disinfection policy, process, and procedure. (15%)
• Prep and Pack: Compliant with policies, procedures, standards, regulations and guidelines for prepping and packaging instruments, trays, and reusable medical devices. Utilizes MIFU. Appropriate use of resources available to correctly identify surgical instruments. Knowledge of assembly materials, chemical indicators, wraps, pouches, and container systems. Assures priority and one-of-a-kind instruments are processed upon receipt. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in packaging and wrapping all instrument sets according to standards. Correctly identifies and labels all assemble items in preparation for use and to be sterilized. Provides asset management and support for reusable medical devices belonging to or consigned to AH. Correctly replaces any missing items to the appropriate location. (15%)
• Sterilization: Compliant with policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and guidelines for sterilization. Knowledgeable in various methods of sterilization. Accurately records all items processed in each sterilizer (steam, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer, and/or low temperature sterilization systems) for each load. Assures biological test packs are run per established policy, are promptly and correctly incubated, assesses parameters are met, and records results. Assures quality assurance testing is completed daily as the first load of the day with an assessment and documentation of results. Documents quality assessment testing and results for each load. Load documentation and results include: a biological indicator (BI), BI lot number, BI expiration date, sterilization date, cycle, time, temperature, sterilizer number, and control BI. Review of sterilizer read out (tape) with verification of compatible sterilization parameters were met. Places cooled sterilized items in proper location within department. (15%)
• Storage Clean/Sterile Distribution: Compliant with policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and guidelines for sterile storage. Visually inspects sterile packages for quality, integrity, and dates. Ensures supply and pans/instrument par levels. Replenishes specialty carts and bins with supplies after use. i.e., crash carts, orthopedic carts, GU Carts, intubation bins. Records all items requested for charging and credit. (15%)
• Dispatch: Completely and accurately sets up case carts according to the EMR preference card, seeking clarification as needed. Identifies daily needs lists and prioritization of reusable surgical devices. Ensures software application (Microsystem SPM®, AtlanticHub (Oracle) and Epic® EMR) item number is correctly recorded. Must have good telephone etiquette by answering the telephone promptly and following through on requests. Communicates issues related to required instruments for departments served to Lead Tech and/or Lead Clinician. Restocks returned supplies and instruments to proper bin location. Management of Crash Carts assuring locks are intact. Visitors are greeted at the door and identification monitored. Ensures loaner process is completed, and trays are properly documented into Loaner software solutions or Loaner Log as per departmental guidelines. (15%)
• Technical: Must be competent in computer skills related to instrument and loaner tracking; as applicable, MIFU review (OneSource®). Basic working knowledge of AH Compass, Employee Self Service, API, Epic MyChart, Safety Events, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word. Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner. Demonstrates ability to enter Engineering and Clinical Engineering requests. (5%)
• Performance Improvement: Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. Performs special projects as assigned by SPD Leadership Team. Other tasks and assignments as required that meet the needs of the department. Maintains work record of attendance, timely arrivals, departures, and attendance. Promotes individual professional growth by meeting requirements for AH mandatory education, AH Occupational Medicine requirements, continuing education, and skills competency. As part of the annual performance review process, submits a list of year end accomplishments and reviews year end goals as well as mutually agreed upon goals for the coming year. (5%)

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred
• Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)
• Ambulatory Surgery Center experience a plus
• American Heart Association BLS preferred
• CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor) preferred
• Floating to other Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center SPD departments may be required as necessary
• Shifts may vary according to surgical schedule and hours of operation. Flexibility is required.

At 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, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We 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.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

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 Benefits

• Medical, 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 contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

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