Central Sterile Technician-Essex Crossing-Day Shift (37.5 hours)

NYU Langone Health•New York, NY

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Technician-Essex Crossing-Day Shift (37.5 hours). In this role, the successful candidate Position SummaryIdeal candidate must have the ability to work in accordance with nursing, surgeons, and other perioperative staff to ensure all instruments and supplies (e.g. exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs and sterile supplies) meet established quotas, both qualitatively and quantitatively for upcoming surgical cases. Decontaminate, disinfect, test, adjust, assemble and transport mobile patient equipment. Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, prep and pack, and sterilize designated surgical instrumentation. Conducts inventories (e.g. orders and stocks sterile and unsterile medical disposable goods) in storage areas and ensures sterile processing of all materials.Handles face to face, telephone and other communication avenues to respond to requests from internal and external customers and actively participate in a continuous quality improvement process. Must work well under pressure, being able to prioritize multiple tasks and/or requests for service. Work with vendors and other NYU locations for loaner items and consignment products. Work and train amongst multiple departments. Establish processes for proper individual/team workflow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current certification for Central Service Technician (CRCST) by an accredited agency such as the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations.
Position may require flexible work schedule, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology and basic use is required.
Basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

Advanced Certification in areas of Central Sterile Processing (CHL, CIS, CER).
Experience in computerized instrument tracking software.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Ideal candidate must have the ability to work in accordance with nursing, surgeons, and other perioperative staff to ensure all instruments and supplies (e.g. exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets, single peel packs and sterile supplies) meet established quotas, both qualitatively and quantitatively for upcoming surgical cases.
Decontaminate, disinfect, test, adjust, assemble and transport mobile patient equipment.
Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, prep and pack, and sterilize designated surgical instrumentation.
Conducts inventories (e.g. orders and stocks sterile and unsterile medical disposable goods) in storage areas and ensures sterile processing of all materials.
Handles face to face, telephone and other communication avenues to respond to requests from internal and external customers and actively participate in a continuous quality improvement process.
Must work well under pressure, being able to prioritize multiple tasks and/or requests for service.
Work with vendors and other NYU locations for loaner items and consignment products.
Work and train amongst multiple departments.
Establish processes for proper individual/team workflow.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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