Central Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator
How this pay compares
This posting states $29–$48 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in New Jersey post a median of $26.50 an hour, the middle half $24.89–$27.37, across 35 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in New Jersey earn a median of $24.18 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Sterile processing technicians in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Cooper University Health Care here: Health Professionals & Allied Employees/American Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO Local 5118 at Camden, NJ (1,600 workers, contract up for renewal 31 May 2024). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Cooper University Hospital
Medicare gives Cooper University Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New Jersey's hospitals average 3.2). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 27% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New Jersey hospitals by rating.
What New Jersey requires of a sterile processing technician
Certification through a national sterile processing program recognized by the Department of Health, from the New Jersey Department of Health (hospital licensing standards).
- Hospital personnel involved in sterile processing must be certified through a national sterile processing program the Department recognizes within three years of employment. The central service director or supervisor must also be certified.
Sterile processing technician jobs and requirements in New Jersey
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
The Sterile Processing Surgical Instrument Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, tracking, repair, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
This role supports safe patient care by ensuring instruments are processed according to established policies, manufacturer instructions for use, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements.
The coordinator serves as a resource for sterile processing staff, operating room teams, recommended best practices, and perioperative leadership to support timely case readiness, accurate tray assembly, and efficient instrument flow.
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in sterile processing, central sterile supply, surgical technology, or a related perioperative environment.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in healthcare, sterile processing, surgical technology, or a related field preferred.
License/Certification Requirements
CRCST required
CIS, CHL, CER preferred
Salary Min ($)
USD $29.00
Salary Max ($)
USD $48.00
From Cooper University Health Care's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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