Sr. Associate, Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing, HSPA/CBSP - 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM - ASC Manhasset

NYU Langone Health • Manhasset, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center providing sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, it is deeply committed to medical education and research, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. NYU Langone Health prioritizes equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where diverse talent can thrive.

This role is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment at the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Manhasset. The position involves restocking/exchanging crash carts, issuing supplies, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance. The Sr. Associate will also assume departmental responsibility in the absence of the Supervisor or Director.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) OR Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSP).
• 5 years of Sterile Processing Tech experience.
• Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and workflow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing.
• 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.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Sterile Proc & Dist-Cert CBSPD, Central Sterile tech (HSPA) - Required Licenses

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversees and assigns the workload each shift, ensuring all priority and loaner trays and equipment are processed and ready for scheduled cases in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports issues or concerns to department supervisors for resolution in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for the department in absence of the Supervisor or Director.
• 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 the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Sterrad Sterilization System, precautions, and compatibility of scopes and electronic equipment.
• Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Washer Decontaminator and chemical detergent and additive dilutions.
• Responsible for the appropriate handling and processing of Contaminated Instruments and equipment.
• Responsible for the proper identification, functionality, and preparation of surgical instruments for all hospital services.
• Responsible for the proper Supply Distribution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Robust support system for any stage of life.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource 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