Sterile Processing Tech - Precision Instrument Sterilization

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization/disinfection of patient care instruments and equipment. You will disassemble, sort, and inspect items for damage, document results, and ensure correct sterilization methods are followed.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument trays, labeling, tracking, and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Education: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• Experience: No experience required.
• In lieu of education: High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months hospital or clinical setting experience.
• Certification: CRCST or CSPDT preferred; if not certified, obtain CRCST within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization/disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Disassembles, inspects, and reports needed repairs.
• Assembles instrument trays and documents missing items; labels sets and corrects issues.
• Sterilizes equipment using autoclaves and aerators; performs high-level disinfection as needed.
• Documents all activities in tracking systems and maintains records of monitors.

Education

Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization/disinfection of patient care instruments and equipment. You will disassemble, sort, and inspect items for damage, document results, and ensure correct sterilization methods are followed.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument trays, labeling, tracking, and reporting issues.