Cent Sterile Proc Technician

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to receive, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute supplies for patient care in a large hospital system. The role requires accuracy, adherence to infection control policies, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CSPDT or CRCST certification, and prior sterile processing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of sciences or medical terminology.
• Central Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• CSPDT certification from CBSPD or CRCST/IAHCSMM.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, decontaminate, sterilize and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Follow Departmental/Infection Control policies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPDT certification (CBSPD)

CRCST/IAHCSMM certification

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Performs all duties necessary to receive, process, decontaminate, sterilize and distribute supplies and equipment in an efficient and safe manner, for optimum patient care and according to Departmental/Infection Control Policies

Required:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent; general knowledge of high school subject matter possibly including sciences, simple medical procedures or terminology.
• Experience: Previous Central Sterile Processing work experience preferred.
• License: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from
• The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• -or-
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS

• Physical: Requires prolonged standing, walking or other constant physical movements on a routine basis; may also require remaining in same position over long periods of time; or eye, ear strain and frequent lifting of moderately heavy items.
• Mental: Must be able to listen to instruction, translate it into activity and reproduce what is taught accurately. Must be extremely conscientious and willing to follow set rules that may be detailed and/or repetitive. Must refrain from "short cuts" where technique and strict routines are essential.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1472

Department: Sterile Processing

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $23.70-30.80 Hourly