Sterile Processing Specialist

St. Johns Riverside Hospital; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Riverside Hospital is seeking a Central Service Technician to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities include operation of equipment, restocking and inventory, and ensuring proper safeguards. Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) and at least three years in Central Service are required, with strong communication in English necessary.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalence.
• Three years experience in Central Service.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) or CSPDT (Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Operation of equipment, restocking and inventory of supplies, instruments, linen, portable equipment, and preventive maintenance.
• Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors equipment function, requisitions for maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.

Skills

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Sterile processing experience

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. John's Riverside Hospital is seeking a Central Service Technician to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities include operation of equipment, restocking and inventory, and ensuring proper safeguards. Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) and at least three years in Central Service are required, with strong communication in English necessary.