Evening Sterile Processing Associate | Instrument Care

Albany-Medical-Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Associate for the Evening shift to support the surgery center. This role performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety practices throughout the process.

Responsibilities include processing contaminated instruments per Infection Control guidelines, documenting activity in the instrument tracking system, and assisting

Qualifications

• CRCST certification or eligibility required.
• Experience with decontamination, sterilization and instrument assembly.
• Proficient in using instrument tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Document activities in the Instrument Tracking System and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and report missing items, assist with recalls and quality checks.
• Observe infection control and safety practices in all processing steps.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Infection control

Instrument handling

Documentation

Education

CRCST certification (CBSPD or HSPA)

CRCST eligibility within 12 months

Tools

TDOC

SPM

Censitrac

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Associate for the Evening shift to support the surgery center. This role performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety practices throughout the process.

Responsibilities include processing contaminated instruments per Infection Control guidelines, documenting activity in the instrument tracking system, and assisting