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Atlantic Health System lists this Sterile Processing Technician - FT - Evenings - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center opportunity in summit, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Sterile Processing TechnicianResponsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Responsible for cleaning/disinfecting contaminated supplies, delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and the processing of reusable medical devices for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.Principal Accountabilities:The successful candidate is responsible for: the cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments, case cart assembly and distribution, the care and distribution of patient care equipment, and maintaining the sterile processing areas. Must demonstrate proficiency and teamwork in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department. Follow instructions to ensure quality metrics and standards are met. Able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time, as well as push, pull and lift heavy items. Computer literate. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses). Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred.Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)Prior experience preferred.About UsAt 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, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic RehabilitationWe 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 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.Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH). 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 BenefitsMedical, 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 contributionPTO & Paid Sick LeaveTuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic AdvisingParental, Adoption, Surrogacy LeaveBackup and On-Site ChildcareWell-Being RewardsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy ProgramFlexible Spending & Commuter AccountsPet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal InsuranceAbout the TeamOur hospitals are staffed by fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeons, anesthesiology specialists, nurses, care managers and other health care professionals who provide the most progressive surgical methods using the latest technology. This includes minimally invasive surgery programs that result in shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries. In addition, Morristown Medical Center is home to and a state-of-the-art bio skills simulation laboratory that is accredited by the American College of Surgeons for additional staff training.Job InfoJob Identification 32585Job Category Supply ChainJob Schedule Full-TimeLocations 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ, 07901, USMinimum Salary (Hourly Rate) Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) Assignment Category Full-timeHours per Week 37.5Primary Shift EveningsWork Schedule 3 pm - 11 pmDays and Shifts Monday-FridayOn Call Expectations noWeekends Expectations yesDepartment - Surg - Central Sterile ProcessingDivision Overlook Medical CenterSpecialty OtherService Line SurgeryRegion Eastern Region (Overlook Medical Center)Salary Admin Plan SEROvertime Status NonExempt
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