Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sets & Sterilization Mastery

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician to perform sterilization procedures on medical instruments in accordance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. The role sets up instrument sets, operates and maintains sterilization equipment, and monitors inventory.

Responsibilities include reprocessing and assembling instruments for operative areas, handling items up to 50 lbs, and ensuring availability of supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience in Central Service preferred.
• Certification in Central Service is required or must be obtained within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment used in operative areas.
• Lifts and carries heavy items up to 50 lbs and transports to designated areas.
• Identifies, maintains and prepares instruments to ensure availability when required.
• Operates washers, steam and STERRAD sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
• Tests steam sterilizers and washers and maintains required records.
• Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment and supplies.
• Scans instrument sets using current CS department programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Central Service Technician Certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPD) or equivalent

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician to perform sterilization procedures on medical instruments in accordance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. The role sets up instrument sets, operates and maintains sterilization equipment, and monitors inventory.

Responsibilities include reprocessing and assembling instruments for operative areas, handling items up to 50 lbs, and ensuring availability of supplies.