Sterile Processing Technician - ALL SHIFTS - FlexStaff

FlexStaff; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to disassemble, clean, sterilize and package sterile supplies in a hospital setting. You will follow department procedures to select the proper sterilization method for various instrumentation and operate washers, sterilizers and related equipment.

You must maintain instrument counts, rotate trays, and uphold safety protocols while documenting daily activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional (CRCST) required.
• Must complete annual NY State continuing education credits.
• Experience processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package sterile supplies per specs.
• Use appropriate sterilization method for various instrumentation.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers, heat sealers.
• Maintain instrument counts and rotate trays per guidelines.
• Adhere to safety protocols and proper body mechanics.
• Retrieve used trays and equipment for decontamination.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; report issues.
• Communicate instrument needs to perioperative staff and transport supplies.
• Maintain department inventory and records per policies.
• Comply with AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission monitoring standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST)

Annual NY State continuing education credits

Experience processing surgical instruments (preferred)

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).