Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization & Set Prep

Northwell Career Site; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and distribution of surgical instruments. The role requires strict adherence to AORN/AAMI/Joint Commission standards and continuous education.

Responsibilities include operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument sets, and ensuring a clean, organized, safe work environment across perioperative areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST) required.
• Annual continuing education credits required by NY State and to maintain certification status.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.
• English communication (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies.
• Uses appropriate sterilization method per department procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers and related equipment.
• Maintains instrument count sheets and adheres to sterile storage guidelines.
• Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning items and coordinates with biomedical engineering as needed.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations and communicates needs to perioperative staff.
• Maintains department inventory and daily activity records and ensures a contaminant-free work environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English communication

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPD certification or provisional

Tools

Washer

Sterilizers

Ultrasonic machines

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizers

Heat sealers

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and distribution of surgical instruments. The role requires strict adherence to AORN/AAMI/Joint Commission standards and continuous education.

Responsibilities include operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument sets, and ensuring a clean, organized, safe work environment across perioperative areas.