Central Sterile Technician

Catholic Health Services; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); Presencial; USD 44 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize instruments, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with perioperative teams, maintain inventory, and document activities in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role offers hourly pay of $31.58–$39.47 with competitive benefits and opportunities for certification completion within one year.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required; candidates without certification may have up to 1 year to complete.
• Prior experience processing surgical instruments/Central Sterile preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable instrumentation and equipment.
• Retrieve used trays, instruments, and equipment for decontamination.
• Examine instruments for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
• Identify malfunctioning items and notify supervisor.
• Communicate instrument needs with perioperative staff.
• Transport sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory.
• Maintain a contaminant-free work environment and document daily activities.
• Adhere to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards during duties.

Conhecimentos

Central Sterile experience

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

CRCST Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

Our Central Sterile Technician will:

• Be responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of reusable instrumentation and equipment according to established department policies and procedures.
• Retrieve used trays, instruments, and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
• Examine instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
• Identify malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notify supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• Communicate with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs.
• Transport sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory levels.
• Perform required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• Document and maintain records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g. biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience processing surgical instruments/Central Sterile experience preferred
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification: CRCST required Will consider candidates without certification, however, certification must be completed within 1 year of employment

Salary Range

USD $31.58 - USD $39.47 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.