Sterile Processing Technician

Catholic Health Services; Village of Flower Hill (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services’ St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in New York’s Long Island region seeks a Central Sterile Technician. You will collect, decontaminate, inspect, lubricate and assemble equipment and instruments following all aspects of standard precautions and infection control.

The role requires CRCST certification or pending eligibility, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. The hospital emphasizes a people-first approach with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required or planned within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and sterile supplies; proficient software skills.

Responsibilities

• To collect, decontaminate, inspect, lubricate and assemble equipment and instruments following standard precautions and infection control.

Skills

CRCST certification

Word Excel Outlook

Electrical safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• To collect, decontaminate, inspect, lubricate and assemble equipment and instruments following all aspects of standard precaution and infection control.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certification, required or employed as a central service technician in a healthcare facility for a one-year period from, January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2015 and at least five years of experience in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation/equipment and sterile supplies, required.
• Understanding of the principles of electrical and mechanical safety as it pertains to Central Sterile, required.
• Proficient Word, Excel and Outlook skills, required.
• Must obtain a CRCST certification within a year of hiring date.

Salary Range

USD $31.58 - USD $39.47 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.