Central Sterile Technician

NYU Langone Health; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Central Sterile Technician, responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of instruments and patient care equipment. This role requires compliance with hospital standards and effective communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must complete 400 hours of hands-on training prior to certification expiration.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments.
• Restocking crash carts and issuing supplies.
• Maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Aseptic Techniques

Infection Control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource committed to medical education and research, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion, individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Technician.

This role involves the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment. Responsibilities include restocking/exchanging crash carts, issuing supplies, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Follows proper procedures for biological monitoring of sterilizers, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. Maintains sterilization and biological monitoring records, and verifies sterilizer parameters using chemical and biological indicators.
3. Understands the functionality and appropriate use of the Sterrad Sterilization System, including precautions and compatibility of scopes and electronic equipment.
4. Understands the operation of the Washer Decontaminator and chemical detergent dilutions.
5. Handles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment appropriately.
6. Identifies, ensures functionality, and prepares surgical instruments for all hospital services.
7. Manages supply distribution properly.
8. Restocks and exchanges crash carts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required. Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) or Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); provisional certification acceptable. Must complete 400 hours of hands-on training prior to certification expiration.

Required Licenses:

Sterile Proc & Dist-Cert CBSPD, Central Sterile Tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in Central Service or Surgical Processing. Knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, infection control, and equipment processing. Familiarity with various surgical equipment and ability to identify and ensure accuracy of surgical instruments and supplies across multiple specialties.

Effective communication skills with all organizational levels are essential.

Additional Information:

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and resources aimed at enhancing overall quality of life. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applications must be submitted online.

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Salary range: $57,758.20 - $62,137.20 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This range complies with New York State's salary transparency law. Actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors. Click here for the Pay Transparency Notice.