Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HiredFirst; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Central Sterile Technician in Geneva, New York. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This role requires strong problem solving and communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of processing equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile inventory and ensuring the proper operation of department supplies. Candidates must be prepared to work Monday through Friday with weekend call rotation every five weeks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates competency in identification, decontamination, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Thorough understanding of processing equipment, including sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Ability to maintain inventory and ensure storage of sterile items.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of critical supplies.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assemble and package items properly for terminal sterilization.

Skills

Independent function in problem solving

Effective communication

Understanding of sterilization processes

Job description

Days, M-F, 5 x 8hr shifts; weekend CSP call Rotation one weekend every 5 weeks. Central Sterile Technician requirement

Under the leadership of the Surgical Services Nurse Manager, demonstrates competency in identification, decontamination, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Has a thorough understanding of processing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Has a thorough understanding of processing equipment, including but not limited to, sterilizers, washer decontaminators and ultrasonic cleaner following a detailed orientation.

• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring proper operation within the department: communication, problem solving, and equipment testing, set up and maintenance of critical and non-critical supplies.
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instruments and equipment is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring a sterile product by properly assembling items and using appropriate packaging product in preparation of terminal sterilization.
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring sterility and high level disinfection are achieved by following the appropriate procedure.
• Demonstrates function in maintaining inventory and appropriate storage of sterile and sanitized items ready for distribution to various departments upon request.