Sterile Supply Assistant

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Upstate in Syracuse seeks a Sterile Supply Assistant to lead sterilization of surgical instrumentation for orthopedic and spine sets. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package and sterilize reusable sets, and monitor sterilization processes while coordinating with surgical teams.

The role requires an Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent credential, plus leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent and 2 years of relevant sterilizing experience.
• Nationally accredited central service technician exam and current certification, or equivalent credential.
• Progressive leadership experience is required.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills are necessary.

Responsabilités

• Sterilize surgical instrumentation for orthopedic and spine sets.
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package and sterilize reusable sets.
• Record sterilization and decontamination monitoring.
• Communicate with vendors, surgeons, circulating nurses and technicians regarding readiness of surgical sets.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Formation

Associate degree

Description du poste

Sterile Supply Assistant

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• Full-time

• Opening on: Mar 4 2025

• Sterile Processing
• State of New York
• TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
• 83052
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

Leading the sterilization of surgical instrumentation for the Orthopedic and Spine surgical sets within the department of Sterile Processing. Reporting to Ortho Associate they complete decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging and sterilizing reusable surgical sets; operating equipment for the sterilization of complex and simple surgical sets using various methods; recording the monitoring of sterilization and decontamination of equipment; communicating with vendors and surgeons, circulating nurses and surgical technicians regarding preparedness for use of the surgical sets; recognizing recurring problems and implementing corrective action as needed; severs as the contact person to handle surgical sets needs/problems during surgeries throughout their shift. This position will be responsible for keeping people updated on changing technology. They will ensure complete and efficient set turnaround times for the following day and trauma readiness for ortho and spine cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates and 2 years of relevant sterilizing reusable surgical sets experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Nationally accredited central service technician exam AND current certification administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization as a registered central service technician, sterile processing and distribution technician, or possession of a substantially equivalent credential OR Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a Healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2015. OR Examination and certification as described above within eighteen months of hire required. Progressive leadership experience required. Excellent communication and de-escalation skills necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience sterilizing Orthopedic and Spine surgical sets preferred.

Work Days:

Mon-Fri 11:00a - 7:30p weekends and holidays rotating based on department need

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

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