Sterile Processing Technician - Contract - Nassau County

FlexStaff; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff seeks a Sterile Processing Technician in New Hyde Park, NY to perform cleaning, sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments in a hospital setting.

The role requires CRCST/CSPD certification or provisional CRCST, high school diploma, and ability to lift 25 pounds. You will follow strict procedures, maintain instrument counts, and interact with perioperative teams to ensure instrument readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies per specs and manufacturer instructions.
• Uses appropriate sterilization methods for various instrumentation.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers and related equipment.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets and storage guidelines.
• Covers rotations and maintains sterile storage for sets and trays.
• Follows safety protocols to prevent injuries and maintain a contaminant-free environment.
• Receives requisitions and communicates with perioperative staff regarding instrument needs.
• Transports sterile supplies to surgical and clinical locations.
• Documents daily activities and maintains records according to policies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

English communication

Manual dexterity

Continuing education

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST or CSPD certification

Provisional CRCST certification

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).