Lead Central Processing Technician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in New York is seeking a Lead Central Processing Technician to oversee vital roles in infection control and patient safety. The ideal candidate will have CRCST certification and experience in managing decontamination and sterilization processes, ensuring high standards in patient care are met.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs and manage heavy carts.
• Experience in a high-temperature work environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff for decontamination, sterilization processes.
• Assist with daily operations and training of personnel.
• Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for cleaning.

Skills

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Physical Endurance

Hazardous Material Handling

Education

CRCST Certification

Job description

Lead Central Processing Technician | CPD | New York, NY

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Central Processing Department at MSK is looking for a Lead Central Processing Technician to join their team. The Lead Technician will play a meaningful role in reducing the risk of infections and promoting patient safety within our hospital.

Role Overview:

• Direct staff in the proper procedures for the decontamination. hi-level disinfection, tray assembly, and sterilization processes.
• Assist the Supervisor with daily departmental operational activities and training of department personnel to new procedures, instruments, and equipment.
• Check decontamination equipment for accurate function. Operate equipment according to Departmental and manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for cleaning and decontamination.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments, rigid scopes and equipment.
• Receive, tag, and process non bar-coded instruments from clinical areas and patient floors
• Clean and disinfect patient care equipment and build all basic instrument sets. Assemble all sophisticated/speciality sets once trained.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding in the assembly and preparation of instrument sets for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Utilize the instrument management system to accurately document the distribution of trays and individual instruments during the case cart assembly and distribution process.
• Assemble case carts in sequence of the surgical schedule in accordance with Pick List.
• Place items in case carts to ensure easy access, visible label and to support good ergonomics.

Key Qualifications:

• Ready to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Consistently completing tasks in an efficient manner and achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• A good decision-maker successful at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with a diverse group of people to meet shared objectives and goals.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and pushing and pulling carts containing up to 200 lbs of material
• Familiar with handling hazardous chemicals and able to stand for extended periods of time while working in area with high temperatures

Core Skills:

• CRCST Certification
• Two years of relevant experience (preferred)
• The ability to lead a team using good judgment, rational decision making, and emotional intelligence.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
• Shift: 7am-3pm; Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $31.24-$48.42

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