Senior Sterile Processing Specialist - Ambulatory Surgery

NYU Langone Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Sr. Associate in Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing for ASC Manhasset. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and instrument preparation for patient care, with workload oversight and compliance duties.

The position requires a High School or GED, 5 years in sterile processing, and certification (HSPA or CBSP). Knowledge of OSHA standards and a range of surgical equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) or CBSPD/CBSP certification.
• At least 5 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization methods, infection control, and workflow.
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments.
• Oversees workload and ensures priority and loaner trays are ready for cases.
• Maintains sterilization and biological monitoring records and reports issues promptly.
• Understands Sterrad system functionality and compatibility of equipment.
• Handles Washer Decontaminator use and chemical dilutions appropriately.
• Safely processes contaminated instruments and ensures proper preparation for hospital services.
• Manages supply distribution and instrument readiness.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Aseptic techniques

Infection control

Education

High School or GED

Certified Central Service Technician (HSPA) or CBSP

Tools

Sterrad Sterilization System

Washer Decontaminator

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Sr. Associate in Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing for ASC Manhasset. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and instrument preparation for patient care, with workload oversight and compliance duties.

The position requires a High School or GED, 5 years in sterile processing, and certification (HSPA or CBSP). Knowledge of OSHA standards and a range of surgical equipment is essential.