Central Sterile Technician-Cobble Hill SPD-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health

410d • $60,853 - $65,407

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician at NYU Langone Health is responsible for managing the sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves decontaminating, disinfecting, and assembling mobile patient equipment, as well as ensuring timely delivery of sterile supplies to surgical suites. The technician plays a crucial role in maintaining quality assurance processes and adhering to infection control guidelines, contributing to the overall patient care and safety in the surgical environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• Provisional certification is acceptable with 400 hours of hands-on training required prior to expiration.
• Knowledge of decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning methods.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of specific healthcare products and patient care equipment.
• Completion of formal central service technician or surgical technologist education program.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all instruments exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs, and emergency supplies.
• Delivers instruments and supplies to surgical suites in a timely manner.
• Decontaminates, disinfects, tests, adjusts, and assembles mobile patient equipment.
• Assists in decontaminating designated surgical instrumentation.
• Inventories, orders, and stocks medical disposable goods in storage areas.
• Handles telephonic and face-to-face interactions with internal and external customers.
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Documents quality assurance processes and random sampling of products according to protocol.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing, and transporting of sterile packages.
• Enters, modifies, and searches information in the instrument tracking system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation, and delivery of sterile packages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60,853.40 - $65,407.30 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees