CRCST-Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Specialists One Day Surgery; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists-Specialists One Day ASC in North Syracuse, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instrumentation for surgical procedures.

You will decontaminate, assemble instrument sets, and sterilize equipment, following NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI guidelines. CRCST certification and 1–3 years of experience are preferred. On-site role with responsibilities across processing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
• 1–3 years sterile processing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move instrument trays up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and wash using decontamination processes.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure.
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves.
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area; disassembles sets and prepares for processing.
• Ensures instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process are properly cleaned and decontaminated.
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and starts cycles.
• Performs biological testing on loads containing implants; logs and documents results.
• Operates all required equipment safely.
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of malfunctions.
• Reviews and documents biological test results; notifies of positives.
• Maintains records and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
• Collaborates with OR Charge Nurse to ensure instrumentation availability.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lifting ability

Manual dexterity

Education

CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists-Specialists One Day ASC in North Syracuse, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instrumentation for surgical procedures.

You will decontaminate, assemble instrument sets, and sterilize equipment, following NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI guidelines. CRCST certification and 1–3 years of experience are preferred. On-site role with responsibilities across processing operations.