Sterile Processing Technician 2

NYU Langone Health • Johnson City, NY

90d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction performs Sterile Processing Department duties, which include but are not limited to manual decontamination, operating mechanical washers, assembly, packaging, sterilization, operating various sterilizers, equipment and instrument quality inspections, ordering supplies and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and medical devices. Following UHS Sterile Processing and Infection control policies must be able to interpret, maintain and document sterilization records in the electric instrument tracking system. Provide for and track all UHS inpatient units, off site clinical areas and outpatient clinics reusable instrumentation. All to provide positive patient outcomes by meeting the needs of our customers identified as physicians, clinical units, ancillary areas, clinics and UHS affiliates.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year experience in SPD (certified or uncertified)
• (HSPA) Certified and Registered Central Service Technician -CRCST OR (CBSPD) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician- CSPDT

Nice To Haves

• Surgical inventory experience
• HSPA additional to CRCST Certified Instrument Specialist – CIS
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor – CER
• CBSPD addition to CSPDT Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician – CASSPT
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor – CFER
• Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist – CSIS

Responsibilities

• manual decontamination
• operating mechanical washers
• assembly
• packaging
• sterilization
• operating various sterilizers
• equipment and instrument quality inspections
• ordering supplies
• distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and medical devices
• interpret, maintain and document sterilization records in the electric instrument tracking system
• Provide for and track all UHS inpatient units, off site clinical areas and outpatient clinics reusable instrumentation

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees