Central Sterile Process Aide

External Community Memorial Hospital•Hamilton, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the collection, decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of medical equipment and instruments. The Central Sterile Process Aide plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety of patients and medical staff by meticulously maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of all supplies and equipment used in medical procedures.

Requirements

NYS Certification in sterile processing and distribution
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to work well under pressure and handle delicate equipment.
Knowledge of/or experience with medical terminology.
Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
Passion for keeping people safe.
Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment
Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.
The ability to work well in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
Other duties as assigned.