Senior Sterile Processing Lead — Ambulatory Surgery

NYU Langone Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Sr. Associate for Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing at ASC Manhasset. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and proper documentation.

The incumbent may restock crash carts and support the department in the Supervisor's/Director's absence. The candidate will oversee shift workloads, monitor priority trays, maintain sterilization

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) OR Certification from CBSP; 5 years of Sterile Processing Tech experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization procedures, infection control, and workflow principles; ability to identify hospital surgical equipment.
• Ability to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care across multiple surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversees and assigns workload each shift; ensures priority and loaner trays and equipment are ready for scheduled cases.
• Reports issues to department supervisors for timely resolution; assumes department responsibility in absence of Supervisor or Director.
• Follows biological monitoring procedures for sterilizers per regulatory and hospital requirements; maintains records.
• Maintains Sterility Assurance using chemical and biological indicators and verifies sterilizer parameters.
• Understands Sterrad Sterilization System functionality and appropriate use for scopes and electronics.
• Uses Washer Decontaminator and validates chemical detergents and dilutions; correctly handles contaminated instruments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic techniques

Infection control

Communication across levels

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Sr. Associate for Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing at ASC Manhasset. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and proper documentation.

The incumbent may restock crash carts and support the department in the Supervisor's/Director's absence. The candidate will oversee shift workloads, monitor priority trays, maintain sterilization