Sterile Processing Facilitator

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Upstate in Syracuse, NY, seeks a Sterile Processing Facilitator to act as a key liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and the Operating Room. You will coordinate instrument needs, room turnovers, and sterilization for specialty surgical sets, working closely with SPD and OR leadership to support efficient procedures.

The role emphasizes identifying and reporting instrument and equipment issues, resolving them effectively, and maintaining a patient-focused environment through strong

Qualificações

• Associate's degree required with at least 3 years of sterile processing experience.
• Current CRCST/CSPDT certification or substantially equivalent credential required.
• Progressive leadership experience required.
• Must obtain the required certification within 18 months of hire if not currently certified.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate instrument needs between SPD and OR.
• Oversee sterilization of surgical instrumentation and sets.
• Coordinate instrument turnover for upcoming procedures.
• Identify, report, and help resolve instrument/equipment issues.
• Report to Sterile Processing Manager and collaborate with leadership.
• Maintain a patient-focused, collaborative environment.

Conhecimentos

Sterile processing

Leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Associate's degree

CRCST/CSPDT certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Facilitator serves as a key liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR), coordinating point-of-care instrument needs, room turnovers, and the sterilization of surgical instrumentation for assigned specialty service surgical sets. This role collaborates closely with SPD and OR leadership to ensure instrumentation and equipment needs are met for upcoming surgical procedures, supporting efficient workflow and exceptional patient care. The Facilitator is responsible for identifying, reporting, and helping resolve instrument and equipment issues, and reports directly to the Sterile Processing Manager. Excellent communication, collaboration, and de-escalation skills are essential to effectively coordinate across teams, address concerns, and maintain a positive, patient-focused environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and three (3) years of experience in sterilizing reusable surgical instrumentation and surgical sets required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive leadership experience required.
• Current certification through a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization required, such as:
  • Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
  • Or a substantially equivalent credential

OR

• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of at least one year between January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2015.

OR

• Must successfully obtain the required certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years sterile processing or Operating Room experience preferred

Work Days:

Mon-Fri evenings, weekends and holidays rotating based on department need

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources