Sterile Processing Specialist: Precision Instrument Care

Northwell Health; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing technician to decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments in a hospital setting. You will disassemble, clean, package, and reassemble instruments per manufacturer instructions and department standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and an active CRCST/CSPD certification or provisional status, with ability to lift 25 pounds and follow safety protocols. This is an on-site position in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) required or provisional.
• Must complete annual continuing education credits in NY/CT.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers.
• Maintains instrument count sheets and follows storage guidelines.
• Transports sterile supplies to locations and communicates instrument needs.
• Adheres to safety protocols and documents daily activities.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPD certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing technician to decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments in a hospital setting. You will disassemble, clean, package, and reassemble instruments per manufacturer instructions and department standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and an active CRCST/CSPD certification or provisional status, with ability to lift 25 pounds and follow safety protocols. This is an on-site position in Connecticut.