Sterile Processing Tech: Expert Instrument Reprocessing

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician responsible for sterilizing medical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards. The role involves setting up instrument sets, operating specialized sterilization equipment, and ensuring inventory readiness.

The candidate will support the sterile processing workflow in the operative areas and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Two years' Central Service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: Central Service Technician from IAHCSMM or CBSPD or equivalent.
• Employees under NY State Law A00878 grandfathered if not certified must provide 10 CEUs per year.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment used in operative areas.
• Lifts and carries items up to 50 lbs and transports to designated areas.
• Identifies, maintains, and prepares instruments and equipment for availability.
• Operates washers, steam sterilizers, STERRAD sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
• Tests steam sterilizers and washers regularly and documents results.
• Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment as needed.
• Scan instrument sets using CS department programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician Certification

Tools

Washer systems

Steam sterilizers

STERRAD sterilizers

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician responsible for sterilizing medical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards. The role involves setting up instrument sets, operating specialized sterilization equipment, and ensuring inventory readiness.

The candidate will support the sterile processing workflow in the operative areas and maintain accurate records.