Sterile Processing Specialist — Decontam, Sterilize & Prep

Northwell; Town of Huntington (NY); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution of instruments in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include assembling and wrapping sterile sets, operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument counts, stocking supplies, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards. Strong English communication and ability to lift 25 pounds required.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional CRCST certification is required.
• Must complete annual continuing education credits required by NY State and maintain certification status.
• Prior experience processing surgical instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.
• English communication skills (verbal and written) are required.

Responsabilidades

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers.
• Maintains instrument counts and follows storage guidelines for trays and sets.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Documents daily activities and maintains records per department policies.
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards and participates in quality control.

Conhecimentos

Manual dexterity

English communication

Physical stamina

Formação académica

High School Diploma

CRCST/CSPD certification

CRCST provisional certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution of instruments in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include assembling and wrapping sterile sets, operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument counts, stocking supplies, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards. Strong English communication and ability to lift 25 pounds required.