Aseptic Sterile Processing Technician (Evening)

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization records, communicating effectively with OR teams, and ensuring timely instrument availability. Salary reflects SG8/SG7 levels plus GEO allowance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nationally accredited Central Service Technician certification or an equivalent credential.
• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician for a cumulative period of one year between Jan 1, 2011 and Jan 1, 2015.
• Candidates without one year of experience may be considered for entry-level TH Sterile Supply Technician 1 at commensurate salary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aseptic technique principles and perform quality checks with accuracy and reliability.
• Oversee and operate equipment for cleaning and disinfecting surgical equipment.
• Oversee and participate in assembling simple and complex surgical sets.
• Operate sterilization equipment (Steam under pressure, Steris, Sterrad) and monitor decontamination records.
• Train and orient staff; respond to urgent and routine instrument requests from OR personnel.

Skills

Sterile processing

Effective communication

Education

Central Service Technician certification

Job description

Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization records, communicating effectively with OR teams, and ensuring timely instrument availability. Salary reflects SG8/SG7 levels plus GEO allowance.