Evening Sterile Processing Technician – Central Service Specialist

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Central Service Technician to follow detailed instrument lists and use medical terminology for accurate information transfer. You will oversee aseptic technique, sterilization processes, and the assembly of surgical sets, while training staff and responding to requests from OR personnel.

The role requires CST certification or equivalent, with options for entry-level advancement if experience criteria are not fully met.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nationally accredited central service technician exam and current certification from a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization.
• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for at least one year between 2011 and 2015.
• Or examination and certification as described above within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow instruments list with medical terminology to perform aseptic technique and quality checks.
• Oversee and operate equipment for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of surgical sets using Steam under pressure, Steris and Sterrad.
• Record monitoring data for sterilization and decontamination; train and orient staff; respond to OR instrument requests.

Education

Central Service Technician certification

Experience as Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility (1 year, 2011-2015)

Examination/certification within 18 months of hire

Job description

Upstate in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Central Service Technician to follow detailed instrument lists and use medical terminology for accurate information transfer. You will oversee aseptic technique, sterilization processes, and the assembly of surgical sets, while training staff and responding to requests from OR personnel.

The role requires CST certification or equivalent, with options for entry-level advancement if experience criteria are not fully met.