Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Sterile Processing Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeBethpage, NY, USA$35 - $45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), or provisional CRCST certification, is required.
Must complete the minimum annual continuing education credits required by New York State and additional credits required to maintain certification status.
Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds and have the manual dexterity and ability to stand, bend, lift, and reach for extended periods.
Must communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble, and package sterile supplies according to specifications and manufacturer instructions.
Use the appropriate sterilization method for different types of instrumentation according to department procedures.
Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and other equipment during sterilization procedures.
Follow instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
Cover and rotate trays and sets according to sterile storage guidelines.
Follow safety protocols, including proper body mechanics and protective apparel during decontamination procedures.
Retrieve used trays, instruments, and equipment from surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
Examine instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
Identify malfunctioning items, record related information, and promptly notify a supervisor or biomedical engineer.
Receive and fill requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units, and communicate with perioperative staff about instrument needs.
Transport sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
Assist with ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory levels.
Maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
Document and maintain records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
Adhere to AORN, AAMI, and Joint Commission standards, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring, and participate in department quality-control programs and required in-service training.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience processing surgical information is preferred.

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
Ability to 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).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 35.0000

Maximum Salary/Range*: 45.0000

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Success, NY
Founded: 1997

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