City of New York-posted 8 months ago
$55,000 - $60,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
New York, NY
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Under direct supervision, performs work in central service involving the decontamination, preparation, packaging, processing, sterilization, storage and distribution of medical devices, equipment, supplies, and instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques. There are two (2) Assignment Levels within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work. This position is at an off-site location at Metropolitan Hospital but functions under Gotham's Gouverneur purview.

  • Cleans, sterilizes and assembles equipment, supplies and instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
  • Decontaminates the full range of reusable patient care equipment and medical supplies, including but not limited to surgical instruments, containers and equipment such as aspirators, croquettes and oxygen suppliers using detergents and disinfecting solutions.
  • Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens and supplies including surgical packs, treatment trays and syringes using steam or gas sterilizers or disinfects with antiseptic solutions.
  • Operates semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment; operates mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment, e.g., ultra-sonic washers, rinses/dryers.
  • Prepares packages of supplies and instrument trays, needles, syringes and gloves according to prescribed procedures; wraps, labels and seals.
  • Prepares list of contents and affixes list to package or groups of packages. Uses central system for supplies being processed.
  • May gather used supplies for hospital facilities and/or departments and return them after sterilization.
  • May fill requisitions, record changes and inventory supplies.
  • Handles exchange carts for stock items and supplies and maintains distribution records.
  • Reports defective or damaged materials, equipment and supplies to supervisor.
  • Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of exchange carts and work environment.
  • Maintains cleanliness of sterilizer and other department equipment as scheduled.
  • Participates in staff development activities as appropriate and required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or appropriate personnel.
  • Hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or
  • Hold and maintain a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential issued by the Certifying Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  • High school diploma.
  • Central Sterile Certification certificate.
  • 1-year minimum experience preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in preparation, sterilization and maintenance of sterile equipment.
  • Experience with washing, sterilizing and processing equipment.
  • Familiarity with Central Sterile database systems.
  • Competitive salary range of $55,000.00 - $60,000.00.
  • Full-time employment.
  • Regular shift during the day.
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