Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Sterile Processing department in Albany. The role involves decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments in a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold CBSPD or HSPA certification and obtain CRCST within one year of eligibility; HIPAA and information-protection policies apply. This position is on-site and typically full-time with shift variations as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD or HSPA) is required.
• CRCST certification must be obtained within one year of eligibility.
• Experience in hospital sterile processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, disassemble and process contaminated instruments per Infection Control procedures.
• Assemble instrument sets and document missing items; label sets correctly.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclaves and aerators; reprocess via high-level disinfection as needed.
• Document all activities in the Instrument Tracking System (TDOC, SPM, Censitrac) or manual systems.
• Observe and record biological, mechanical and chemical monitor results; initiate recalls when required.
• Distribute items to customers/departments according to established procedures.
• Identify unfamiliar items or issues and report repairs; intervene to correct variances.

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Sterile Processing department in Albany. The role involves decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments in a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold CBSPD or HSPA certification and obtain CRCST within one year of eligibility; HIPAA and information-protection policies apply. This position is on-site and typically full-time with shift variations as needed.