Sterile Processing Service - Medical Supply Technician

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Sterile Processing Service- Medical Supply Technician to support the Veteran community in the East Orange, NJ. area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $25.00+ an hour
• Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Morning Shift: 1: 7:30 am–4:00 pm EST
  • Mid-Day Shift: 11:00 am-7:30 pm EST
  • Afternoon Shift: 330 pm-12:00 am EST
• Location: East Orange VA Medical Center, 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ 07018.
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
    • Must meet one of the following:
      • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
      • Certified from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
      • Graduate from a recognized CRCST or Tech program with 2+ years of SPS experience
      • VA Level 1 certification with 2+ years SPS experience.
      • 5+ years verifiable hands-on SPS experience (non-certified)
      • In-depth knowledge Infection Control Procedures
      • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle high-pressure situations
      • Competence with decontamination, sterilization, and inventory tracking equipment
      • Skilled in extreme precision in cleaning, assembling and inspecting instruments
      • Knowledge of PPE, OSHA standards, and biological testing protocols
      • Ability to work with Instrument Tracking System (Censitrac) to input workload and capture instrument tracking data and workload.
      • Previous experience with the VA is a plus
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Sterile Processing Service- Medical Supply Technician?

You will:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Morning Shift: 1: 7:30 am–4:00 pm EST
  • Mid-Day Shift: 11:00 am-7:30 pm EST
  • Afternoon Shift: 330 pm-12:00 am EST
• 95% of the time is involved in direct patient care.
  • Perform all sterilization and HLD processes (Steam, Sterrad, VPRO, Medivator, Trophon, Cidex OPA)
  • Clean, inspect, assemble, and store surgical instruments and RMD identify and replace damaged instruments
  • Conduct biological and chemical testing, Bowie-Dick tests, and QA documentation
  • To clean, inspect, assemble, and store surgical instruments and RMD identify and replace damaged instruments
  • Support a wide range of surgical specialties (General, GYN, Ortho, ENT, Urology, Vascular, Dental, Robotics, Podiatry, etc.)
  • Handle flexible endoscopes and follow manufacturer IFUs
  • Perform physical tasks, including lifting, standing, and pushing carts
  • Conduct Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test vials
  • Chemical indicators, internal and external, are used for identifying steam sterilization exposure
  • Use, purpose, and correct interpretation of the Bowie-Dick test
  • Interpretation and proper recording of the results of all sterilization tests
  • Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for the use of chemical sterilization, such as Starred
• 5% of time not involved in direct patient care

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Must meet one of the following:
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Certified from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Graduated from a recognized CRCST or Tech program with 2+ years of SPS experience
• VA Level 1 certification with 2+ years SPS experience.
• 5+ years verifiable hands-on SPS experience (non-certified)
• In-depth knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle high-pressure situations
• Competence with decontamination, sterilization, and inventory tracking equipment
• Skilled in extreme precision in cleaning, assembling and inspecting instruments
• Knowledge of PPE, OSHA standards, and biological testing protocols
• Ability to work with Instrument Tracking System (Censitrac) to input workload and capture instrument tracking data and workload.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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