Central Processing Technician at UT Health East in Montclair, New Jersey

Job Description:

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey.  Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Central Processing Technician to join the Mountainside Team!

What You’ll Do

The Central Processing Technician will be responsible for the decontamination of instrumentation and equipment, preparation and packing of instrument trays, and the sterilization of instrumentation. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Contain a strong knowledge base of instrumentation names and function of equipment


• Perform decontamination, preparation and sterilization of medical equipment


• Possess a strong familiarity with utilizing systems to locate and enforce manufacturers’ recommendations for use/cleaning


• Maintain a strong working knowledge of sterile processing equipment including sterilizers, washers, and other technical equipment


• Maintain, trouble shoot, and complete regulatory documentation related to all equipment utilized in the department


• Report equipment concerns to Biomed or Facilities Management Departments as necessary


• Validate equipment functionality with recommended testing such as biologicals, TOSI testing, temperature testing, and PH testing


• Stock needed supplies in the department as well as specialty carts processed by Central Sterile Processing including: Crash Carts, Airway Boxes, and Urology and Chest Carts


• Meet with Operating Room Team as needed to review schedule and instrumentation needs for upcoming days


• Review Operating Room schedule and follow the surgical tracking board to efficiently turn around trays for surgical procedures


• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Graduated from an accredited Central Sterile Processing training program and maintain certification.


• Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in a hospital setting is preferred


• Position requires fluency in English language to function in job environment appropriately


• Good interpersonal, communication, team-work, and customer service skills


• Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills, Ability to multi task and prioritize tasks


• Ability to multi-task constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions


• Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give directions to others


• Remain flexible, organized, professional and able to analyze, make sound decisions under stressful or crisis situations


• Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or programs used in the organization, knowledge of Epic a plus


• Demonstrate maturity and accountability

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401k with Company match


• Generous paid time off


• Paid Holidays


• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.