Certified Central Sterile Technician

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, seeks a Certified Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, and sterile processing of surgical instruments in the Instrument Room per established policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a national central service exam, and CRCST certification. Schedule is 7 AM–3 PM with days varying, and Montefiore is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam for Central Service Technicians.
• CRCST credential maintained by a nationally accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation and sterile processing of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Work within Instrument Room per Hospital and Department policies and procedures.

Skills

Central Sterile Processing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:OR - SSTP WakefieldBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:DAYS VARYScheduled Hours:7 AM-3 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$27.75For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .SUMMARY OF POSITION:The Certified Central Sterile Technician will perform their duties within the Instrument Room areas, including the decontamination, preparation, and sterile processing of surgical instruments and supplies for patient use in accordance with Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.SCHEDULE: 7 AM-3 PM. Days vary.EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam for Central Service Technicians.Holds and maintains the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: Certified Registered Central Service Technician, (CRCST).Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.