Central Sterile TechnicianACC 38th St SPDSwing Day Shift 375 Hours

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,553 - 70,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time-off program

Employee resource groups

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is looking for a Central Sterile Technician to join their team in New York. This role entails managing instrument exchange, ensuring quality standards are met, and assisting with the decontamination of surgical instruments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a comprehensive wellness package and time-off program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from either CRCST, CER, or CFER is necessary.
• Knowledge of health care products and patient care equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage instrument exchange carts and meet quality quotas.
• Decontaminate and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Participate in quality assurance processes.

Skills

Knowledge of decontamination and disinfection

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience with medical terminology

Knowledge of sterilization processes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Technician-ACC 38th St SPD-Swing Day Shift (37.5 Hours).

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for all instrument exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs, and emergency supplies, meeting established quality and quantity quotas. The candidate delivers these to the surgical suites in a timely manner, decontaminates, disinfects, tests, adjusts, and assembles mobile patient equipment, and assists in decontaminating designated surgical instrumentation. They inventory, order, and stock medical disposable goods in storage areas and are responsible for material handling within the sterile processing area. They also answer telephones, handle face-to-face interactions with internal and external customers, and actively participate in continuous quality improvement processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform and document quality assurance processes, including random sampling of products according to protocol.
• Incorporate infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing, and transporting of sterile packages.
• Effectively enter, modify, and search information in the instrument tracking system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation, and delivery of sterile packages.
• Demonstrate knowledge of major surgical instrument preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD): one of Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER). Provisional certification is acceptable. 400 hours of hands‑on training must be completed prior to expiration of provisional certification.

Required Licenses

Sterile Processing & Distribution-Certified CBSPD, Central Sterile Technician (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology, and basic use. Completion of a 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.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Salary

Salary range: $63,948.07 – $63,948.07 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Health 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.