Sterile Processing Technician

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Westbury, NY

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About The Position

Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer fantastic medical and dental benefits, 401K match, and PTO! We are seeking a detail oriented and experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgery center team. You will be responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments, trays, and equipment used at the Center. You will ensure timely reprocessing between cases, maintains sterilization logs, and performs routine equipment checks (e.g., autoclave QI program). You'll support patient positioning when needed and help maintain a clean, safe environment, including OR turnover and terminal cleaning.

Requirements

Has successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds one of the following credentials from an accredited organization: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
Or an equivalent credentialHigh school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent experience
You have a minumum of 2 years of experience as a surgical instrument technician
You are team oriented and have strong ethical standards
You are committed to providing exceptional patient care

Nice To Haves

Surgery Center experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Decontaminate and inspect all surgical instruments and trays; prepare and label them for sterilization
Process and store peel-packed and small items safely
Apply appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods per AORN standards and manufacturer guidelines
Operate autoclaves and sterilization equipment per policy and safety standards
Efficiently reprocesses instruments between cases and post-schedule and return sterile items to designated storage locations
Inspect sterile packages for expiration and integrity
Ensure all infection and safety protocols are being followed