Central Sterile Technician-PD

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Benefits package

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join our Perioperative Central Supply team. The role requires knowledge of surgical instruments, decontamination and sterilization, plus the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Ideal candidates have CRCST certification and at least 1 year of Central Sterile experience in an acute care setting. Lifting requirements and long periods on one's feet are expected. Computer literacy is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification required.
• 1 year experience in Central Sterile required; experience within an acute care facility strongly preferred.
• Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Central Sterile Technicians work in our Central Supply in the Perioperative Department.
• The technicians must have knowledge of surgical instruments, decontamination and sterilization modalities required.
• Must be able to understand and speak English, must be able to prioritize and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift tray up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to be on your feet for a long period of time required.
• Computer literacy required.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Decontamination & sterilization

English communication

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Located in Bethpage, St. Joseph Hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CHS Cancer Center, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Central Sterile Technicians work in our Central Supply in the Perioperative Department.
• The technicians must haveknowledge of surgical instruments, decontamination and sterilization modalities required.
• Must be able to understand and speak English, must be able to prioritize and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift tray up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to be on your feet for a long period of time required.
• Computer literacy required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification required.
• 1 year experience in Central Sterile required; experience within an acute care facilitystrongly preferred.
• Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Salary Range

USD $29.05 - USD $29.05 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.