Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Lead Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services |
| Department |
RWJ - EBCHC Administration |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lead Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician for the Eric B. Chandler Health Center at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
The Lead Central Sterile Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Central Sterilization. Maintains all aspects of sterilization procedures related to dental and medical instruments and supplies associated with patient care within the various clinical operators. Handles assigned projects and ensures all the needs of Central Sterilization are met. Provides work direction and guidance.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Operates and monitors steam autoclaves and other sterilizing equipment. Keeps records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and assembles self-sealing sterilization pouches, wraps, sterilizers cassettes, trays and instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
- Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and equipment.
- Ensures that sterile processes are maintained and use effective infection control practices.
- Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Remove defective instruments from circulation.
- Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
186 |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
25.890 |
| Mid Range Salary |
26.390 |
| Maximum Salary |
27.180 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
35.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Teamsters 97 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
PERS |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Two (2) years of experience in a health care, medical or dental setting or a closely related setting using sterile procedures.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- New Jersey Central Service Certification is required for this position.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and monitoring of instrumentation.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 75 pounds.
- Work Environment: Noise, busy area, hot and cold.
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| Special Conditions |
- All employees are required to travel and may be reassigned or required to work temporarily at satellite sites.
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0012 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Jan 07, 2026