Central Sterile Technician

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing reusable instrumentation and equipment according to department policies and procedures. The role retrieves used trays, instruments, and equipment from surgical and clinical areas; examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality; and identifies malfunctioning items, documents relevant information, and promptly notifies a supervisor or biomedical engineer. The technician communicates with perioperative staff about instrument needs, transports sterile supplies to assigned locations, and assists with ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory. The position also helps maintain a contaminant-free work environment and documents daily activities in accordance with department procedures, while following AORN, AAMI, and Joint Commission standards, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring. The position is at the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson, part of Catholic Health. Catholic Health describes its benefits as including generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture supporting professional and educational growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
CRCST certification required; candidates without certification may be considered but must complete certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience processing surgical instruments or Central Sterile experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable instrumentation and equipment according to department policies and 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.
Communicate with perioperative staff regarding instrument needs.
Transport sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory levels.
Perform duties required to 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.