Central Supply Technician (PD)

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution of surgical instruments. You will follow department policies, assemble trays, and ensure instrument integrity for patient care.

The role requires a High School diploma, CRCST/CSPD certification, ability to lift 25 pounds, and strong English communication. Experience with sterile processing and adherence to AORN/AAMI/Joint Commission standards is preferred,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) required.
• Must complete NY State continuing education credits annually.
• Prior experience processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.
• Follows safety protocols to prevent injuries during decontamination procedures.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various hospital areas for decontamination.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
• Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning items.
• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments; communicates with perioperative staff regarding instrument needs.
• Transports sterile supplies to assigned locations.
• Maintains department inventory levels.
• Maintains a contaminant-free work environment.
• Documents daily activities per policies; adheres to AORN, AAMI, Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in quality control programs and in-service training.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 lbs

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD)

Continuing education credits NY State

Job description

Two weekend shifts per month. One major Summer and one major Winter holiday.

Job Description

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

• * Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
  • Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation.
  • Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
  • Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
  • Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.
  • Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• * Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
• * Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
• * Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• * Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units. Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs.
• * Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• * Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
• * Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant‑free work environment.
• * Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• * Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g. biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties.
• * Participates in department quality control programs and in‑service training, as required.
• * Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), required.
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status.
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).