Sterile Processing Technician - Sharon, CT - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Sharon Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble and package surgical instruments and supplies in a hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and sterilization certification (CRCST or CSPD). Ongoing education credits are expected to maintain certification and stay compliant with NY State requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) or provisional CRCST.
• Must complete annual continuing education credits as required by NY State.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies per specs.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets and sterilization storage guidelines.
• Retrieves used trays and equipment for decontamination; ensures cleanliness and proper assembly.
• Notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer of malfunctioning items.
• Maintains records of daily activities and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Skills

English communication

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPD sterile processing certification

Job description

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).