Sterile Processing Technician — CRCST Certified

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support centralized cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of medical/surgical supplies for patient care areas. The technician will work quickly and accurately, paying close attention to detail and adhering to infection control standards to ensure patient safety.

You will follow AAMI standards, assemble and verify instrument trays, maintain accurate processing records, operate sterilizers, and

Qualifications

• Central Service or Operating Room experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, and prepares medical/surgical supplies.
• Operates ultrasonic washer/dryer and cart washer.
• Assembles instrument trays and uses instrument-tracking system.
• Maintains inventory and records of processed instruments.
• Performs quality testing and safety checks on sterilizers.
• Ensures infection control standards are met.

Skills

Central Service

Sterile processing

Infection control

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Education

High school diploma

CRCST or CBSPD certification

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support centralized cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of medical/surgical supplies for patient care areas. The technician will work quickly and accurately, paying close attention to detail and adhering to infection control standards to ensure patient safety.

You will follow AAMI standards, assemble and verify instrument trays, maintain accurate processing records, operate sterilizers, and