TH Sterile Supply Technician 2, SG008

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Suny Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a Central Service Technician to oversee aseptic technique, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and assemble sets for OR use. Responsibilities include equipment operation, record-keeping, and staff training to ensure reliable instrument readiness.

The role requires national certification and may consider 1 year of prior central service experience; certification within 18 months of hire is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must possess nationally accredited central service technician certification.
• Evidence of one year of Central Service Technician experience between 2011 and 2015 may be considered.
• Examination and certification as described within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aseptic technique and quality checks with accuracy.
• Operate equipment for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical sets.
• Assemble complex and simple surgical sets for procedures.
• Sterilize using Steam under pressure, Steris, and Sterrad.
• Monitor sterilization and decontamination records.
• Train and orient staff; respond to OR requests for instrumentation.

Skills

Communication

Aseptic Technique

Quality Checks

Sterilization Equipment

Education

Central Service Technician Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Must follow written instructions from the instruments list using medical terminology. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively for purposes of information transfer with duties to include but not limited to: overseeing principles of aseptic technique and performing quality checks with accuracy and reliability; overseeing and operating equipment for cleaning and disinfecting of surgical equipment; overseeing and participating in the assembly of complex as well as simple surgical sets; operating equipment for the sterilization of complex and simple surgical sets using Steam under pressure, Steris, and Sterrad; records the monitoring of sterilization and decontamination of equipment; trains and orients staff; responds to urgent and routine requests for surgical instrumentation from O.R. personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a 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.

Candidates who do not possess one-year of experience will be considered for appointment to an entry-level position (TH Sterile Supply Technician 1, SG. 07) at commensurate salary.

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40 hour work week. Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays based on operational need. Located at the Downtown Campus.

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Permanent

Salary: $42,209 SG08 ($39,956 SG07) + $4,000 GEO

RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources