$40/HR - Sterile Processing Tech - FlexStaff

Flexstaff Ltd.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexstaff Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services by disassembling, cleaning and sterilizing instrument sets, and preparing packs for patient care.

The role requires certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional, English communication, and the ability to lift 25 pounds; NY state continuing education credits are required for ongoing certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST) required.
• Must complete NY State required continuing education credits annually.
• Prior experience in processing surgical information is preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.
• Follows safety protocols to prevent injuries and maintains contaminant-free work environment.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment for decontamination.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper function.
• Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning items.
• Receives requisitions and communicates instrument needs to perioperative staff.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory.
• Maintains records of daily activities and adheres to standards (AORN, AAMI, Joint Commission).

Skills

English communication

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines
• Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality
• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer
• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs
• Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels
• Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).