Sterile Processing Technician

USPI·Edison, New Jersey

$25 - $34/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Sterile Processing Technician · $25 - $34/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-30% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Edison, New Jersey ($35.47/hr, n=58)

60 similar openings in the Edison area · median $42.00/hr

$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $80.18/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $35.47/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 58 posted support services roles in Edison, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 33rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 30% below the Edison, New Jersey median for support services roles.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation. They also prepare and organize supplies and instruments for specific surgery cases.

Same Day Surgery Center of Central Jersey has an immediate need for a per diem Sterile Processing Technician!

Welcome to Same Day Surgery Center of Central Jersey At Same Day Surgery Center of Central Jersey, we believe health and care are inseparable.

We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure.

Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Sterile Processing Technician at Same Day Surgery Center of Central Jersey The Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required
Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program.
CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred
1-2 years of Sterile Processing experience.
Experience with all types of sterilizers.
Knows operating room instrumentation.
Understands operation of steam/gravity sterilizer.
Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

Pay Range

$25.00/hr-$34.00/hr (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
401k retirement plan
Paid holidays
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program. One to two years of sterile processing experience and familiarity with various sterilizers are required.

high school
professional certificate
Teamwork
Communication
Record keeping
Medical terminology
Report preparation
Sterile processing
Surgical instrumentation
Steam sterilizer operation
Gravity sterilizer operation
Sterrad sterilizer operation

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $34/hr
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Application: Employer website

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