Sterile Processing Technician - Sharon, CT - FlexStaff

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

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts
• Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines
• Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality
• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer
• Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs
• Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels
• Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant‑free work environment.
• Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures
• Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in‑service training, as required
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred
• Abilityto lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).