Cent Sterile Proc Technician

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician for Vassar Brothers Medical Center. You will receive, decontaminate, sterilize and distribute supplies and equipment to support patient care according to hospital policies.

The role requires a high school diploma and CST processing experience preferred; licensure CSPDT or CRCST is required. Physical demands include long standing and lifting, with a focus on accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Central Sterile Processing work experience preferred.
• License: CSPDT or CRCST from CBSPD or IAHCSMM

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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