Job Details
Sterile Processing Tech
Full-time - Monday -Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with holiday and weekend rotations.
Location: Newark
At ChristianaCare excellence in patient care begins long before a procedure starts. We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned assembled packaged and sterilized to support patient safety and clinical excellence.
This role performs instrument processing in compliance with CBSPD AAMI and HSPA standards while following evidencebased practices and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens. Technicians maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology and participate in ongoing training to stay current with evolving sterilization practices.
ChristianaCare Benefits
At ChristianaCare we invest in youprofessionally and personally.
Medical dental and vision coverage available on your first day
Generous PTO with a PTO payout option offering added flexibility and financial choice
Work/life support including an annual membership and backup dependent care
Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs with prepaid tuition for select nursing programs
Financial wellness support including retirement planning services a personal financial mentor and two retirement options: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan
Fitness and wellness reimbursement to support a healthy lifestyle
Exclusive employee discounts on travel entertainment theme parks sporting events movie tickets and more
Join ChristianaCare and experience benefits designed to support your life your career and your future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturers recommendations and established procedure.
Assemble wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes.
Receive unload sort inspect wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
Reads interprets and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process chemical/biological test results and sterilizer cleaning.
Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility in accordance with The Department of Health TJC OSHA CDC AAMI and AORN standards.
Wrap and label stainless steel items.
Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments linen stainless steel items soft good supplies etc.
Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns
Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals that were employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.
Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCares good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Post End Date
Mar 6 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit
Job DetailsSterile Processing Tech Full-time - Monday -Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with holiday and weekend rotations.Location: NewarkAt ChristianaCare excellence in patient care begins long before a procedure starts. We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and eq...
Job Details
Sterile Processing Tech
Full-time - Monday -Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM with holiday and weekend rotations.
Location: Newark
At ChristianaCare excellence in patient care begins long before a procedure starts. We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned assembled packaged and sterilized to support patient safety and clinical excellence.
This role performs instrument processing in compliance with CBSPD AAMI and HSPA standards while following evidencebased practices and safety policies related to infection prevention and bloodborne pathogens. Technicians maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and basic microbiology and participate in ongoing training to stay current with evolving sterilization practices.
ChristianaCare Benefits
At ChristianaCare we invest in youprofessionally and personally.
Medical dental and vision coverage available on your first day
Generous PTO with a PTO payout option offering added flexibility and financial choice
Work/life support including an annual membership and backup dependent care
Tuition assistance for eligible degree programs with prepaid tuition for select nursing programs
Financial wellness support including retirement planning services a personal financial mentor and two retirement options: a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan
Fitness and wellness reimbursement to support a healthy lifestyle
Exclusive employee discounts on travel entertainment theme parks sporting events movie tickets and more
Join ChristianaCare and experience benefits designed to support your life your career and your future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturers recommendations and established procedure.
Assemble wrap and label basic and especially specialty instruments and sets according to information in the CensiTrfac system for tracking purposes.
Receive unload sort inspect wash and process instruments and equipment for decontamination both manually and by automated means.
Reads interprets and records sterilization parameters from sterilizer recording mechanism and completes records of sterilization process chemical/biological test results and sterilizer cleaning.
Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility in accordance with The Department of Health TJC OSHA CDC AAMI and AORN standards.
Wrap and label stainless steel items.
Operate and perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all departmental equipment per policies for multiple sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Inventory and restock reprocessed sterile items in sterile storage areas.
Fill Operating Room case cart requisitions for scheduled next day cases add-on cases and STAT cases with instruments linen stainless steel items soft good supplies etc.
Unload washer-disinfector racks of decontaminated instruments and stainless steel items and place in designated areas.
Assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Interns
Maintain assigned work area in a clean and organized manner following written departmental housekeeping policy.
Answer telephone calls as appropriate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/CRCST required. Individuals that were employed prior to requirements will be grandfathered.
Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCares good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Post End Date
Mar 6 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit
View more
View less