Senior Central Service Technician: Sterile Processing

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals in New York seeks a Central Service Technician to manage decontamination, preparation, packaging, processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical devices and supplies.

Under supervision, responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, decontaminating equipment, and maintaining records. Eligibility for Level II advancement requires CRST or CBSPD credentials.

Qualifications

• Documented grandfathered status as Central Service Technician.
• Credential required for Level II advancement (CRST or CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sterilizes and assembles equipment, supplies and instruments according to procedures.
• Decontaminates the full range of reusable patient care equipment and supplies.
• Sterilizes instruments and supplies using steam or gas sterilizers; disinfects with antiseptic solutions.
• Operates sterilizing equipment and related devices (ultrasonic washers, rinsers/dryers).
• Prepares and labels packages and trays; maintains content lists and distribution records.
• Maintains cleanliness of sterilizer and work area; reports defects to supervisor.
• Participates in staff development activities as appropriate.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Equipment handling

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD)

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals in New York seeks a Central Service Technician to manage decontamination, preparation, packaging, processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical devices and supplies.

Under supervision, responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, decontaminating equipment, and maintaining records. Eligibility for Level II advancement requires CRST or CBSPD credentials.