Central Sterile Processing Technician

Northern Dutchess Hospital; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Dutchess Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Aide to break down, clean, and sterilize instrumentation for use across patient care areas. You will perform tests, document results, and ensure items are safely returned to units.

The role involves rounds to multiple departments, inventory management, and adherence to infection-control protocols. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, CRCST certification, and at least one year in a health-care central sterile environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CRCST certification required.
• One year hospital Central Sterile experience preferred.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Break down instrumentation, clean and process items for use in the hospital.
• Conduct vacuum tests, biological indicators, and keep records for all sterilizers.
• Make rounds to OB, Med/Surg, ICU and ER to collect items for processing and return to units.
• Take inventory, order and store supplies to maintain par levels.
• Transport and deliver sterile items to OR and OR areas as needed.
• Ensure safe operation of sterilizers in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized Sterile Processing area.
• Communicate with team to share essential information.
• Attend educational programs related to job responsibilities.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Instrument knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwellis 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 of Job Purpose:

• Provides decontamination, packaging, sterilization and distribution of equipment and instrumentation to all patient care departments of the hospital. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Job Qualifications:

• Education:HS Diploma or equivalent
  License: CRCST required
• Experience:One year experience as Central Sterile Supply Aide desirable; experience in a health care setting.
• Training:Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control. Thorough knowledge of the names and functions of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities:

1. Breaking down of instrumentation, cleaning and processing patient care items for use throughout the hospital.
2. Conducting vacuum tests, biologicals and keeping records for all sterilizers.
3. Making rounds to O.B., Med/Surg, ICU and E.R. to collect items used for patient care, process them and return them to their respective units.
4. Taking inventory, ordering and storing supplies in work area to maintain par levels.
5. Picking up clean linen and scrub suits from laundry department, sorting, folding, delinting, stamping and delivering to O.R. and O.B..
6. Demonstrating knowledge of safe operation of sterilizers, according to hospital policy and procedure.
7. Maintaining a clean, well organized environment in the CSD.
8. Communication – Demonstrates a cooperative spirit with co-workers in the communication of essential information.
9. Other duties - Assumes other related duties as assigned or identified.
10. Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
11. Follows all time and attendance policies.
12. Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Potential risk of blood borne pathogens: Exposure to heat, lint and humidity.
• Essential Physical Demands Of The Job:Moderate to heavy lifting; pushing/pulling heavy carts; frequent, prolonged standing/walking.
• Essential Mental Demands Of The Job:Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Manual Dexterity Required:Full range of motion, fine motor skills
• Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Org Unit: 1902
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $20.23 - $37.56 Hourly

Salary Range: $21.49 - $41.73 Hourly