Central Sterile Technician-KP SPD-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for all instruments exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs, and emergency supplies to meet established quotas both qualitatively and quantitatively, delivering them to the surgical suites in a timely manner. The technician will decontaminate, disinfect, test, adjust and assemble mobile patient equipment and assist in decontaminating designated surgical instrumentation. Additionally, the role involves inventorying, ordering, and stocking medical disposable goods in storage areas and managing materials handling within the sterile processing area. The technician will also answer telephones, handle face-to-face interactions with internal and external customers, and actively participate in the continuous quality improvement process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Or Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA): (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER).
• Provisional certification is acceptable.
• 400 hours of on-hands training will need to be achieved prior to expiration of the provisional certification.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology and basic use is required.
• Completion of formal central service technician or surgical technologist education program.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs and 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.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation and delivery of sterile packages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of major surgical instruments preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED