Pipeline Central Sterile Technicians
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring Central Sterile Technicians in Newark, New Jersey! This role is on-site. Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration:
Type:
Six-month contract with potential for extension or perm hire
Schedule:
Between 6a-12am Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays may apply
Pay:
$26.00 to $28.00 an hour
Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Central Sterile Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, inspecting, and distributing medical instruments and equipment used throughout the healthcare facility.
The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, quality standards, and maintaining a sterile environment that supports excellent patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established procedures.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage.
- Assemble instrument trays, procedural kits, and case carts accurately.
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers and low-temperature sterilization systems.
- Maintain sterilization records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure adequate inventory levels of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Transport and distribute sterile instruments and supplies to designated departments.
- Perform routine maintenance and quality assurance testing of sterilization equipment.
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
- Collaborate with surgical services, nursing staff, and other departments to support patient care operations.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Central Sterile Processing certification (CRCST, CSPDT, or equivalent) or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
- Knowledge of sterilization methods, infection control practices, and instrument processing procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- One or more years of sterile processing experience in a hospital, surgery center, or healthcare setting.
- Experience with surgical instrumentation and case cart assembly.
- Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.
- Understanding of AAMI, OSHA, and infection control standards.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to quality, patient safety, and compliance.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to [X] pounds.
- Weekly Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Skills Training
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.
Pay Details: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.