Sterile Processing Technician (per diem)

Specialists One Day Surgery; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists-Specialists One Day ASC in North Syracuse, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instrumentation for surgical procedures.

You will decontaminate, assemble instrument sets, and sterilize equipment, following NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI guidelines. CRCST certification and 1–3 years of experience are preferred. On-site role with responsibilities across processing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
• 1–3 years sterile processing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move instrument trays up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and wash using decontamination processes.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure.
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves.
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area; disassembles sets and prepares for processing.
• Ensures instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process are properly cleaned and decontaminated.
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and starts cycles.
• Performs biological testing on loads containing implants; logs and documents results.
• Operates all required equipment safely.
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of malfunctions.
• Reviews and documents biological test results; notifies of positives.
• Maintains records and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
• Collaborates with OR Charge Nurse to ensure instrumentation availability.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lifting ability

Manual dexterity

Education

CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists-Specialists One Day ASC, North Syracuse, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2405

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparation of instrumentation for surgical procedures. The position entails cleaning/decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for ensuring that the required testing of processing equipment is completed and the required documentation and logs are maintained utilizing standards and guidelines from the NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and instrument manufacture in the cleaning and processing of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure;
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves. Documents outcomes;
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area, disassembles sets and prepares for processing in instrument washer;
• Assures that instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process and are appropriately cleaned and decontaminated;
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and initiates appropriate cycle;
• Performs biological testing on all loads that contain implants, logs, and documents appropriately;
• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely;
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of processing equipment malfunctions or issues;
• Reviews and Documents the results of biological testing. Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of positive biological results;
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards;
• Collaborates with the OR Charge Nurse to assure that the necessary instrumentation is available throughout the day and for the following day;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Current CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required;
• 1-3 years prior sterile processing experience preferred;
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes.