Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Full Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Binghamton, NY seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to provide quality processed materials and equipment for safe patient care. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and certification within 18 months of hire. Prior clinical or manufacturing experience is preferred.

The position emphasizes precise handling, teamwork, and adherence to infection control practices. Responsibilities include following standard work across decontamination, sterilization, and storage, and

Qualifications

• Follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with medical staff.
• Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard work in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage.
• Communicates and collaborates with department staff and other units.
• Attends departmental in-services, huddles, and meetings and supports performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orienting new employees when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and infection control principles.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment and proper body mechanics.
• Protects patient privacy and follows hospital policies.

Skills

Written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I will provide quality processed materials and equipment for safe patient care.

Education, License & Cert

High School education or GED required. Must become central sterile processing certified within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.

Experience

Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the medical staff. Prior experience in the medical/surgical field or manufacturing preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Follows Standard Work in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high‐level disinfection, and sterile storage areas to properly handle instruments/equipment to provide safe patient care. Utilizes instrument/equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use when necessary.
2. Communicate and work collaboratively with other staff in the department, as well as other units. Represents the department and hospital in a professional, courteous manner.
3. Attend and participate in departmental in‐services, huddles, and meetings. Understands key quality measures and demonstrate willingness to participate in problem solving and performance improvement activities.
4. Assist, of necessary, with the orientation of new employees.
5. Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical thinking skills in performance of duties.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and maintains competency of standard work / key work processes.
7. Applies principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and modes of disease transmission to promote an infection free environment.
8. Uses proper body mechanics when moving or transferring items to prevent injury to self or others.
9. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
10. Protects patient privacy and follows hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

Other Duties

1. Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.
2. It is understood that this description in not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

The pay range is $18.00 - 28.29/hour based on experience.