Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Decontamination

Northwell Health; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Central Supply Technician to perform instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution in accordance with department policies. You will handle surgical sets, maintain records and ensure accuracy of instrument counts across shifts.

The role requires a High School diploma and CST certification, with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Your work supports patient care by ensuring sterile supplies are ready for use in the operating room and clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Registered Central Supply Technician Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies per specifications and manufacturer instructions.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers and related equipment; follows instrument count sheets.
• Rotates trays per sterile storage guidelines and follows safety protocols to prevent injuries.
• Retrieves used trays and instruments for decontamination; checks cleanliness and proper assembly.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• Identifies malfunctions, reports to supervisor, and processes instrument requisitions with perioperative staff.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical areas.
• Assists with ordering, stocking and inventory; maintains a contaminant-free environment.
• Documents daily activities per department policies.
• Performs related duties; essential functions under ADA.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Central Supply Technician Certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Central Supply Technician to perform instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution in accordance with department policies. You will handle surgical sets, maintain records and ensure accuracy of instrument counts across shifts.

The role requires a High School diploma and CST certification, with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Your work supports patient care by ensuring sterile supplies are ready for use in the operating room and clinics.