Sterile Processing Specialist

Flexstaff Ltd.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexstaff Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services by disassembling, cleaning and sterilizing instrument sets, and preparing packs for patient care.

The role requires certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional, English communication, and the ability to lift 25 pounds; NY state continuing education credits are required for ongoing certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST) required.
• Must complete NY State required continuing education credits annually.
• Prior experience in processing surgical information is preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.
• Follows safety protocols to prevent injuries and maintains contaminant-free work environment.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment for decontamination.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper function.
• Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning items.
• Receives requisitions and communicates instrument needs to perioperative staff.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory.
• Maintains records of daily activities and adheres to standards (AORN, AAMI, Joint Commission).

Skills

English communication

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST)

Job description

Flexstaff Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services by disassembling, cleaning and sterilizing instrument sets, and preparing packs for patient care.

The role requires certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional, English communication, and the ability to lift 25 pounds; NY state continuing education credits are required for ongoing certification.