Certified Central Processing Technician - Central Sterile Supply - Full-time - Evenings

Union 1199; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Technician for the Central Sterile Supply department. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments in a high-volume setting to ensure patient safety and cost-effective operations.

Required CRCST or CBSPD/CER certifications and a High School Diploma or GED, with CSPD experience and scope handling skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required.
• CER certification preferred/required.
• CBSPD certification preferred.
• Prior CSPD experience is required.
• Experience with scopes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manually clean and reprocess scopes following established policies.
• Execute cleaning, sterilization and assembly of equipment and instruments.
• Work under supervision to follow CSPD procedures and policies.
• Support high-volume CSPD operations with attention to patient safety.

Skills

CSPD experience

Scopes handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CER certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

Start Date:

10/14/2026

End Date:

10/29/2026

Description:

Pace-Setting Central Sterile Care: Where Amazing Work

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is a shining example of top rated, personalized care. It's where foremost medical minds make time to know patients - and each other. It's a leading institution, with a heart for the community.

Certified Central Processing Technician - Central Sterile Supply - Full-time - Evenings

In this role, you will be responsible for manually cleaning and reprocessing scopes in a safe and cost-effective manner using established policies and procedures under the direction of the department supervisor. Executes the cleaning, sterilization and assembly of equipment, supplies and instruments following prescribed procedures and techniques. Utilize your strong work ethic in this high volume department, that is crucial to patient safety.

This is a full time position working 3PM-11PM, including rotating weekends and alternating holidays, at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center.

Preferred Criteria

• Prior CSPD experience
• Experience with scopes
• CER certification

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or certified by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Salary Range:

$29.60-$31.39/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.