Night-Shift Central Sterile Tech: Decontam & Sterilize

Richmond University Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center in New York is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for the night shift to support patient care by decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments.

Under supervision, you will follow AAMI/AORN standards, perform routine sterilizer tests, handle instrument sets, and maintain infection control while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Central Sterile certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Previous experience in a comparable position.
• Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing and verbal skills.
• Heavy lifting (40lbs) and pushing of instrument carts.

Responsibilities

• Processes surgical instruments and equipment: decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and distribution.
• Performs daily tests on sterilizers and follows written procedures.
• Receives soiled instruments and prepares them for reprocessing according to procedures.
• Packages instrument sets correctly and maintains instrument tracking.
• Adheres to infection control practices and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma

Central Sterile certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Richmond University Medical Center in New York is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for the night shift to support patient care by decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments.

Under supervision, you will follow AAMI/AORN standards, perform routine sterilizer tests, handle instrument sets, and maintain infection control while working with a dedicated team.