Sterile Processing Technician - ALL SHIFTS - FlexStaff

Northwell; Bethpage (NY); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northwell is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, packaging, and distribution of sterile supplies. You will adhere to department procedures and safety standards while handling a variety of sterilization equipment.

The role requires attention to instrument quality, accurate documentation, and effective communication with perioperative staff to ensure availability of sterile instruments for procedures.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST) is required.
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State.
• Prior experience processing surgical instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods is required.

Responsabilidades

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies per specifications.
• Selects appropriate sterilization method per instrument type.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and EO sterilizers, heat sealers and related equipment.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets and sterilization storage guidelines.
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage policies.
• Maintains safety protocols to prevent injuries and ensures proper body mechanics and protective PPE.
• Retrieves used trays and instruments from hospital areas for decontamination.
• Inspects instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness and functionality.
• Identifies malfunctioning items and notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• Fills requisitions, communicates needs to perioperative staff, and transports sterile supplies to locations.
• Assists in maintaining department inventory and ordering supplies.
• Maintains a contaminant-free work environment and documents daily activities per policy.
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards and participates in quality control programs.

Conhecimentos

Manual dexterity

Stand for extended periods

English communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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).