Central Sterile Processing Technician

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

Job summary

Northwell's Northern Dutchess Hospital seeks a Central Sterile Processing Aide to support decontamination, packaging, sterilization and distribution of instruments across patient care departments. Responsibilities include instrument handling, record-keeping, and rounds to units for item collection and processing.

The role requires a HS Diploma or equivalent, CRCST license, and knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST license required.
• 1 year central sterile experience desirable.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean, and process instrumentation for hospital use.
• Conduct vacuum tests and keep records for sterilizers.
• Collect items from units and return them to their respective areas.
• Maintain par levels by inventorying and storing supplies.
• Deliver clean linen and scrubs to OR and OB.
• Operate sterilizers safely and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow attendance policies and attend training.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Surgical instruments knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CRCST license

Job description

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

• Breaking down of instrumentation, cleaning and processing patient care items for use throughout the hospital.
• Conducting vacuum tests, biologicals and keeping records for all sterilizers.
• 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.
• Taking inventory, ordering and storing supplies in work area to maintain par levels.
• Picking up clean linen and scrub suits from laundry department, sorting, folding, delinting, stamping and delivering to O.R. and O.B..
• Demonstrating knowledge of safe operation of sterilizers, according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintaining a clean, well organized environment in the CSD.
• Communication – Demonstrates a cooperative spirit with co-workers in the communication of essential information.
• Other duties - Assumes other related duties as assigned or identified.
• Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
• Follows all time and attendance policies.
• 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

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