Technician Trainee

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Central Sterile Supply

Req #: 48650

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.28/hr

Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Technician Trainee operates within a structured training framework to develop operational competency in the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instrumentation. Under direct supervision within the Central Service department, this individual learns to process complex surgical tools for the OR, Emergency Department, Delivery Room, and various clinical units. This role combines hands-on technical learning with mechanical equipment operations (sterilizers, cart washers) to ensure a steady supply of safe, sterile medical equipment while strictly adhering to infection control and hospital quality standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent educational credential (GED).
• Ability to work a permanent, rotating evening or night shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM or 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM), with final shift assignment determined based on facility operational needs.
• Reliable daily commute to the New Brunswick campus for the entire duration of the training program.
• Strong baseline of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English to comprehend technical manuals.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and an active willingness to follow strict technical and safety instructions.

Preferred:

• Prior exposure to a hospital, medical, or clinical logistics environment.
• Basic familiarity with clinical instruments or medical terminology.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (FT)
• Day

Essential Functions

• Develops core technical competency in learning specific medical cleaning products, solutions, and decontamination procedures utilized in Central Service.
• Evaluates soiled clinical instrumentation to choose and implement the appropriate manual or automated chemical cleaning method for each item.
• Learns how to properly process, sanitize, and maintain delicate surgical instruments for the OR, Delivery Room, Dental Clinic, Emergency Department, X-Ray, Minor Surgery, and inpatient nursing units.
• Picks, audits, and expertly assembles complex instrument trays and surgical baskets for distribution across all patient care departments.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains all high-tech mechanical cleaning machinery, including steam sterilizers, cart washers, and specialized drying cabinets within the department.
• Maintains precise documentation logs regarding sterilizer cycles, temperature validations, and biological testing indicators to support regulatory compliance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized decontamination area, adhering strictly to universal safety precautions and OSHA biohazard waste guidelines.
• Collaborates effectively with the central service team, nursing units, and surgical supervisors, performing additional related tasks as requested.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.