Sterile Processing Technician — Instrumentation & Sterilization

Flexstaff Ltd.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexstaff Ltd. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory and distribution in accordance with department policies.

Responsibilities include disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing, reassembling, stocking supplies, and operating washers, sterilizers, and related equipment while maintaining records and ensuring safety per AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional CRCST certification is required.
• Must complete NY State continuing education credits and maintain certification.
• Prior experience in processing surgical instruments is preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods; good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications.
• Uses appropriate sterilization methods per department procedures for various instrumentation.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers and related equipment.
• Maintains instrument count sheets and adheres to sterile storage guidelines.
• Provides proper handling, transport and inventory management of sterile supplies; follows safety protocols.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English communication

LIFT 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Flexstaff Ltd. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory and distribution in accordance with department policies.

Responsibilities include disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing, reassembling, stocking supplies, and operating washers, sterilizers, and related equipment while maintaining records and ensuring safety per AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards.