Central Sterile Technician - Precision Processing Pro

Westchester Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to manage centralized cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical supplies and equipment in accordance with infection control standards. The role requires careful attention to detail, ability to operate ultrasonic washer/dryer and sterilizers, and proficiency with inventory systems such as Parex.

CRCST or CBSPD certification is required, with high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Central Service or Operating Room experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect reusable patient care items per Central Service procedures.
• Operate washers and sterilizers per AAMI standards.
• Assemble instrument trays and track via instrument listing.
• Maintain instrument and equipment records; manage cart requisitions.
• Collect data for quality assurance and report issues to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Quality assurance

Inventory control

Data collection

Sterilization processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Parex system

Ultrasonic washer/dryer

Washer/decontaminator

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to manage centralized cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical supplies and equipment in accordance with infection control standards. The role requires careful attention to detail, ability to operate ultrasonic washer/dryer and sterilizers, and proficiency with inventory systems such as Parex.

CRCST or CBSPD certification is required, with high school diploma or equivalent.