Senior Sterile Processing Tech: Steam, Steris & Sterrad

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Central Service Technician to oversee sterile processing and instrument preparation. The role requires compliance with aseptic techniques and quality checks, and entails operating sterilization and decontamination equipment for surgical sets.

You will monitor processes, train staff, and respond to OR instrument requests to ensure safe, efficient patient care. Evening shift on the Community Campus, permanent status.

Qualifications

• Nationally accredited central service technician certification required or equivalent credential.
• Evidence of employment as Central Service Technician in healthcare for 1 year (2011–2015).
• Alternate: exam and certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aseptic technique and perform quality checks with accuracy and reliability.
• Operate cleaning and disinfection equipment for surgical instrumentation.
• Assist in assembling surgical sets, general and complex.
• Operate sterilization equipment (Steam under pressure, Steris, Sterrad).
• Record monitoring of sterilization and decontamination processes.
• Train and orient staff; respond to requests from OR personnel.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Quality checks

Education

Central Service Technician Certification

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Central Service Technician to oversee sterile processing and instrument preparation. The role requires compliance with aseptic techniques and quality checks, and entails operating sterilization and decontamination equipment for surgical sets.

You will monitor processes, train staff, and respond to OR instrument requests to ensure safe, efficient patient care. Evening shift on the Community Campus, permanent status.