Sterile Processing Tech: Safely Prep & Sterilize Instruments

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an item-based Central Sterile Processing technician to follow sterility protocols and ensure safe handling of instruments in our processing areas. You will prepare case carts, monitor sterilizer indicators, and maintain quality standards across materials and supplies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with CSPD training; CSPD experience preferred, and CRCST/CIS or CIS certification within 6 months is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and CSPD program completion is required unless grandfathered by CSPD experience.
• Graduates of CSPD program; current CSPD experience preferred.
• CRCST or CIS certification is preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Computer skills, Meditech, and Instrument Management System are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation.
• Adhere to standard precautions.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer instructions for handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment in the sterile processing area safely per manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of indicators for sterilizers in sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts.
• Oversee quality standards for handling and storing materials and supplies for sterile processing.
• Assist with improving the quality of central sterile processing services.
• May perform similar duties on an emergency basis or as directed by management.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED; CSPD program

CRCST/CIS certification (preferred or within 6 months)

Tools

Meditech

Instrument Management System

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an item-based Central Sterile Processing technician to follow sterility protocols and ensure safe handling of instruments in our processing areas. You will prepare case carts, monitor sterilizer indicators, and maintain quality standards across materials and supplies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with CSPD training; CSPD experience preferred, and CRCST/CIS or CIS certification within 6 months is desirable.