Sterile Processing Tech (CS)

Northwell; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to manage the cleaning, sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments. You will operate washers, sterilizers and related equipment, follow strict instrument counts, and ensure inventory and safety standards are met across multiple hospital areas.

This role requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and CRCST/CSPD certification with ongoing continuing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional CRCST.
• Must complete NY State continuing education credits to maintain certification.
• Prior experience processing surgical information preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies per specs.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers, heat sealers.
• 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.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from hospital areas for decontamination.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, assembly and functionality.
• Notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer of malfunctions and records related info.
• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments; communicates instrument needs.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Maintains department inventory and supplies.
• Maintains a contaminant-free work environment and documents daily activities.
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards for monitoring.
• Participates in department quality control and in-service training.

Skills

Sterile processing

CRCST/CSPD

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPD certification

Job description

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

• * Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
  • Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation.
  • 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 ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• * Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
• * Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• *Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• * Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs.
• * Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• * Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
• * Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• * Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• * Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties.
• * Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required.
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status.
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).