Sterile Processing Technician

Buffalo Surgery Center • Eggertsville, NY

4d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates decontamination, cleaning, assembling and sterilization of reusable instrumentation. Monitors and reports on compliance with sterilization guidelines and mandatory processes. Expedites the delivery of needed supplies, maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment to ensure operations are not adversely affected.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working as sterile processing technician.
• Current certification preferred
• Experience working in an ambulatory center preferred but not required.
• Position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Involves standing and walking.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification preferred
• Experience working in an ambulatory center preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and participate in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to included linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functional supply of materials; operate sterilization equipment.
• Prepare trays according to prescribed procedures; disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
• Coordinates ordering process, distribution of supplies and equipment; shipping and recovering functions, maintains inventory management processes; meets surgery center supply needs with prompt delivery; verifies working order and availability of equipment.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory; prepare and assist on cycle count certifications and annual inventory; ensure the efficiency of the restocking process.
• Retrieve, inspect and deliver incoming supplies and equipment.
• Addresses supply and ordering problems and issues; responds to special requests as needed to accommodate needs of surgical team.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits.
• Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service.
• Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.
• We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays.
• Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team.
• We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED