Central Sterile Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Even[...]

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Central Sterile Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of patient care. This position involves operating sterilization units, performing quality assurance checks, and managing inventory. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care, working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. With a focus on professional growth and collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while making a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of sterilization and decontamination processes.
• Must have CRCST certification and 1-2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates sterilization units and performs quality assurance checks.
• Maintains inventory and distributes supplies to care units.

Skills

Sterilization Techniques

Quality Assurance Checks

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST Certification

Tools

Sterilization Units

Computer Software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Central Sterile Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing - Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Evening Shift

Provides sterilization and decontamination services to patient care departments

Responsibilities

1. Operates Sterilization units (Pre-vac and Sterrad unit)

2. Sterilizes Instruments sets and other reusable supplies and equipment

3. Performs the appropriate quality assurance checks on the sterilization units (Biological, Bowie Dick test, etc.)

4. Maintains records of quality assurance checks along with the sterilization records

5. Interprets Sterilization graphs/ printouts and other indicator. Report all problems to supervisor

6. Possesses knowledge of all supplies and equipment maintained in the CSPD

7. Maintains inventory of supplies

8. Informs supervisors of non-warehouse supplies to be reordered and complete the order of warehouse supplies

9. Distributes supplies and equipment to nursing care units or other departments when requested

10. Restocks shelving with delivered supplies

11. Maintains storage areas in an orderly manner

12. Collects, decontaminate, wrap, sterilize, and distribute supplies and equipment to patient care units

13. Cleans work surfaces, supply carts, storage areas, and departmental equipment as required

14. Cleans and maintain Sterilizers, washers and Ultra-Sonic cleaner

15. Checks expiration date and package integrity of sterile supplies during storage and before distribution

16. Complies with Universal Precaution policies and procedures while performing daily tasks

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Requires knowledge of reading, writing, and math normally acquired through high school education.
2. Current certification (CRCST) required
3. 1-2 years sterile processing experience, with achievement of specific competencies
4. Demonstrates ability to work well with others as part of a team.
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations.
6. Position requires flexible work schedule, weekends and holidays.
7. Requires basic computer skills.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.04 - $26.15 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BAS - Central Sterile Reprocessing - WST, Mount Sinai West

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.0436 - $26.1456 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.