Per Diem Sterile Processing Tech

Summit Health•Purchase, NY

8d•$18 - $21

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Applicant must hold a CRCST Certification
Travel is required to and from any Summit Health location throughout the workday as needed.
Reimbursement will be provided for authorized transportation and travel incurred in connection with carrying out responsibilities for the position.

Responsibilities

Decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments.
Clean instruments with appropriate solution, scrub brushes, etc.
Pass all hinged instruments through ultrasound.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness and wear before packaging.
Package instruments with appropriate labeling.
Sterilize instruments using autoclave/magna clave.
Document instrument batches.
Document spore test daily.
Clean autoclave/magna clave per protocol.
Ensure autoclave/magna clave is functioning efficiently.
Return instruments to appropriate departments.
Ensure instruments are stored in a safe and sterile fashion.
Run a minimum of three loads daily.
Provide in-service training to staff as needed.
Place orders and/or submit orders for all locations.
Follow all IFU's guidelines for instrument sterilization.
Facilitate maintenance of sterilization equipment and troubleshoot any issues as needed.
Provide training to new sterilization technicians.
Ensure the department is compliant with all regulatory standards specific to the care, handling, and storage of sterile instruments.
Proper documentation of hours worked by clocking in and out as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.