Senior Sterile Processing Tech – Lead, O.R. Instrument Sets

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Suny Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a Central Service Technician to oversee aseptic technique, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and assemble sets for OR use. Responsibilities include equipment operation, record-keeping, and staff training to ensure reliable instrument readiness.

The role requires national certification and may consider 1 year of prior central service experience; certification within 18 months of hire is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must possess nationally accredited central service technician certification.
• Evidence of one year of Central Service Technician experience between 2011 and 2015 may be considered.
• Examination and certification as described within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aseptic technique and quality checks with accuracy.
• Operate equipment for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical sets.
• Assemble complex and simple surgical sets for procedures.
• Sterilize using Steam under pressure, Steris, and Sterrad.
• Monitor sterilization and decontamination records.
• Train and orient staff; respond to OR requests for instrumentation.

Skills

Communication

Aseptic Technique

Quality Checks

Sterilization Equipment

Education

Central Service Technician Certification

Job description

Suny Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a Central Service Technician to oversee aseptic technique, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and assemble sets for OR use. Responsibilities include equipment operation, record-keeping, and staff training to ensure reliable instrument readiness.

The role requires national certification and may consider 1 year of prior central service experience; certification within 18 months of hire is acceptable.