Central Sterile Technician-West Palm Beach SPD-Day Shift(40 Hours)

NYU Langone Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Florida is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for the West Palm Beach SPD on day shift to manage decontamination, assembly and delivery of instrument sets. You will support sterile storage, inventory, and effective infection control practices.

Qualified candidates should hold CBSPD certification (CRCST/CER/CFER) or provisional status, with strong communication and attention to detail. The role emphasizes quality assurance and data entry in the tracking system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CBSPD CRCST/CER/CFER certification (provisional acceptable) is required.
• 400 hours of hands-on training before provisional certification expires is required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect and clean instruments and equipment.
• Assemble instrument sets and prepare peel packs.
• Inventory, order and stock disposable goods in sterile storage areas.
• Handle phone and in-person inquiries and support quality improvement efforts.
• Enter/modify/search data in the instrument tracking system.
• Ensure sterilization processes and packaging meet protocol.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Decontamination knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CBSPD certification (CRCST/CER/CFER)

Formal central service technician education program

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Technician-West Palm Beach SPD-Day Shift(40 Hours).

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for all instruments exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs, and emergency supplies meet established quotas both qualitatively and quantitatively. Delivers them to the surgical suites in a timely manner. Decontaminates, disinfects, test, adjust and assembles mobile patient equipment and assists in decontaminating designated surgical instrumentation. Inventories, orders and stocks medical disposable goods in storage areas and is responsible for the materials handling within the sterile processing area. Answers telephones, handles face to face interactions with internal and external customers and actively participate in continuous quality improvement process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs and documents quality assurance processes, and random sampling of products according to protocol.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing and transporting of sterile packages.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation and delivery of sterile packages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of major surgical instruments preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Or Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) : (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER). *Provisional certification is acceptable. 400 hours of on-hands training will need to be achieved prior to expiration of the provisional certification..

Required Licenses: Sterile Proc & Dist-Cert CBSPD, Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology and basic use is required. Completion of formal central service technician or surgical technologist education program. Basic computer skills.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.