Sterile Processing Technician - $40/hr - FlexStaff

FlexStaff; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, packaging and inventory duties in accordance with department policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma and CRCST/CSPD certification (or provisional), plus the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods. English communication skills are required to collaborate with perioperative staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPD certification required or provisional.
• Annual NY State continuing education credits required.
• Prior experience processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Clear English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers and related equipment.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets and rotates trays per guidelines.
• Communicates instrument needs to perioperative staff; transports supplies to locations.
• Maintains department inventory and records daily activities.
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPD certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

AORN/AAMI knowledge

Job description

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Dissembles, 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 (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• 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
• 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
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).