Sterile Processing Technician – Day Shift

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 37,440 - 48,672; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Albany is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to perform unit responsibilities within the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role includes instrument sterilization, documentation of processing steps, and adherence to strict safety and health standards. Qualified candidates should have expertise in sterile processing and must achieve CRCST certification within one year of eligibility. This position is essential to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care to patients.

Qualifications

• Applicants must obtain CRCST certification within one year of eligibility.
• Experience in a sterile processing hospital setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies.
• Documents all instrument/equipment activities in the tracking system.

Skills

Sterile Processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Instrumentation assembly

Education

Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician

10 weeks (400 hours) experience in a Sterile Processing setting

Job description

A healthcare provider in Albany is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to perform unit responsibilities within the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role includes instrument sterilization, documentation of processing steps, and adherence to strict safety and health standards. Qualified candidates should have expertise in sterile processing and must achieve CRCST certification within one year of eligibility. This position is essential to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care to patients.