Hudson Regional Hospital·Secaucus, New Jersey
Responsible for disassembling, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment using steam or Sterrad processes. Manages the cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopes and prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
Disassembles and decontaminates all instruments, procedure trays, and equipment returned from the nursing units following departmental policies Assembles all instruments and procedure trays following and completing appropriate count sheets Processes all items appropriately using either sterrad or steam sterilization & properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers & documents load contents per hospital policies Completes required biological, chemical and Bowie Dick testing and documents results accordingly Reports any discrepancies in testing & potential equipment and/or instrument problems to Central Management immediately Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition & prepares case cart request generated by the Operating Room Properly stores all sterile supplies housed in the department & properly dispenses equipment and supplies requested by the nursing units Demonstrates proper use of PPE Personal Protective Equipment and Standard Precautions, proper record keeping, performance testing, cleaning and disinfecting, drying, transportation and storage of all endoscopes. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of AER (Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor) Unit. Utilizes endoscope cleaning, testing, and storage equipment properly according to established policies and procedures. Terminally cleans and high level disinfects "used" or "dirty" endoscopes according to established policies and procedures.
Education + experience requirements: High School Diploma Required
Credentials + qualifications: CRCST 1 year experience preferred
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.
