Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will follow AORN and Joint Commission standards, operate washers, sterilizers and related equipment, maintain records, and support inventory and distribution of sterile supplies across departments. Strong English communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional certification (CRCST).
• Annual continuing education credits required by NY State and certification maintenance.
• Experience in processing surgical instruments preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for extended periods; good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies.
• Uses appropriate sterilization methods for various instrument types.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic devices, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers.
• Maintains instrument counts and proper storage of sets and trays.
• Documents activities and reports issues to supervisor or biomedical engineer.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Washers

Sterilizers

Ultrasonic machines

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizers

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will follow AORN and Joint Commission standards, operate washers, sterilizers and related equipment, maintain records, and support inventory and distribution of sterile supplies across departments. Strong English communication and safety awareness are essential.