Central Sterile Technician, CRCST/CBSPD - Evening Shift - Garden City (Zeckendorf)

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

53d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, fostering an environment where talented individuals of all identities can thrive. This role is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment. The technician will also restock/exchange crash carts, issue supplies, operate sterilization equipment, and maintain required documentation for regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Provisional certification is acceptable.
• 400 hours of on-hands training will need to be achieved prior to expiration of the provisional certification.
• Central Sterile tech (HSPA) license.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 1- 2 years Central Service or Surgical Processing.
• Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all medical and surgical equipment and supplies within a Hospital setting and the ability to identify items and ensure accuracy against catalog listing of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Familiarity with a variety of surgical equipment, including but not limited to: dental, optometry/ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ENT, GYN, cardiology, dermatology, urology, podiatry, and general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Follows proper procedure for biological monitoring of sterilizers as per regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Responsible for daily review, compliance, and maintenance of all sterilization and biological monitoring records.
• Responsible for Sterility Assurance through the use of appropriate chemical and biological indicators and verification of sterilizer parameters.
• Responsible for crash cart restock and exchange.
• Responsible for the proper Supply Distribution.
• Responsible for the proper identification, functionality, and preparation of surgical instruments for all hospital services.
• Responsible for the appropriate handling and processing of Contaminated Instruments and equipment.
• Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Washer Decontaminator and chemical detergent and additive dilutions.
• Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Sterrad Sterilization System, precautions, and compatibility of scopes and electronic equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on 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