Central Sterile Process Aide

Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to collect, decontaminate, and sterilize medical instruments for procedures. You will manage equipment prep, operate sterilization units, and maintain meticulous records to ensure patient safety.

The role requires NYS certification, a high school diploma, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital environment. On-site position with strong teamwork and procedural discipline.

Qualifications

• Must maintain composure while handling delicate equipment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology appreciated.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous care.
• Commitment to safety and patient protection.

Responsibilities

• Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies of contaminants, remove waste, and operate decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Examine supplies to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays.
• Prepare and deliver equipment for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, inventory, and suppliers.
• Control inventory, reorder supplies, and check expiration dates.

Skills

Stability under pressure

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NYS Certification in sterile processing and distribution

Job description

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use

Responsibilities And Duties

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use

during medical procedures.

• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and suppliers.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and handle delicate equipment.
• Knowledge of/or experience with medical terminology.
• Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Passion for keeping people safe.
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.

Job Requirements

• NYS Certification in sterile processing and distribution
• High School diploma or equivalent