Sterile Processing Tech — Night Shift

Northwell Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Bethpage, NY area. This full-time night shift role performs decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution of sterile supplies according to department policy.

Responsibilities include cleaning, reassembling, operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument counts, and ensuring a contaminant-free environment while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional CRCST is required.
• Must complete NY State continuing education credits annually to maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package sterile supplies.
• Follow procedures to use appropriate sterilization methods for various instruments.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers, heat sealers, and related equipment.
• Maintain instrument counts and tray storage guidance.
• Adhere to safety protocols to prevent injuries.
• Retrieve and decontaminate used trays, instruments and equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; notify supervisor of issues.
• Record daily activities and maintain department records.
• Comply with AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Communication in English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD)

Tools

Washers/Sterilizers/Ultrasonic machines

Steam and EO sterilizers

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Bethpage, NY area. This full-time night shift role performs decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution of sterile supplies according to department policy.

Responsibilities include cleaning, reassembling, operating washers and sterilizers, maintaining instrument counts, and ensuring a contaminant-free environment while following safety guidelines.