Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Northwell Health; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Sterile Instrument Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution of surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble, and package supplies, operate washers and sterilizers, maintain instrument counts, and document daily activities to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include following manufacturer instructions, using proper safety gear, rotating

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions; follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures; adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines; follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination; examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer; receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units; communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs.
• Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels; performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Skills

High School Diploma

Central Supply Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Central Supply Technician Certification

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Sterile Instrument Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution of surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble, and package supplies, operate washers and sterilizers, maintain instrument counts, and document daily activities to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include following manufacturer instructions, using proper safety gear, rotating