Sterile Processing Technician - Contract - Port Jefferson

Northwell Health; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sterile Processing Technician in Port Jefferson. In this role, you will ensure the cleanliness and safety of surgical instruments by performing sterilization and decontamination tasks integral to patient care. This position requires a High School Diploma, certification in sterile processing, and offers a competitive hourly salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State.
• Prior experience processing surgical information preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds required.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package sterile supplies.
• Follow department procedures to use appropriate sterilization methods.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and additional sterilization equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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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).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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