Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Care

Cayuga Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join its Central Services team. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instrumentation, under supervision.

Proficiency with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, washer sterilizers and related equipment is required. You will collaborate with surgical staff to maintain instrument readiness and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitary, infection control and safety standards.
• Has passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds credential(s) as central service technician or equivalent.
• Experience as central service technician in healthcare within the last four years.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and processes scopes and surgical instruments following required parameters.
• Operates all processing equipment including autoclaves and washers.
• Coordinates instrument repairs and ensures instruments are in operational condition.
• Performs biological testing on autoclaves and maintains related logs.
• Assists with case carts preparation and schedules cases.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Sanitation and safety

Independent work

Education

Nationally accredited central service technician credential

Experience in healthcare Central Services

Tools

Autoclaves operation

Ultrasonic cleaners

Washer sterilizers

Job description

Arnot Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join its Central Services team. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization and distribution of surgical instrumentation, under supervision.

Proficiency with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, washer sterilizers and related equipment is required. You will collaborate with surgical staff to maintain instrument readiness and inventory control.