Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time)

Compass Group • Ithaca, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is hiring a full-time Sterile Processing Technician at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. The role performs reprocessing activities, including decontamination, sterilization, assembly, case-cart preparation, storage, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies and mobile equipment used in patient care. Work schedules are available from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The pay range is $20.35 to $29.75 per hour.

The technician cleans, inspects, assembles, disinfects, and sterilizes reusable instruments and equipment, including flexible endoscopes and other specialized devices. The position also involves operating sterilization and decontamination equipment, preparing and labeling instrument packages, tracking items and maintaining sterilization records, testing equipment, managing supply distribution, reporting damaged materials, and maintaining a clean work area and equipment.

Requirements

• Prior sterile processing experience is required.
• Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required.
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification is required.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related healthcare field preferred; college-level courses or related experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and transport equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Decontaminate reusable patient-care equipment and medical supplies, including surgical instruments and mobile equipment.
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, high-level disinfect, assemble, and transport flexible fiberscopes, TEE probes, manometer probes, bougies, and similar devices.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies using steam or gas sterilizers, or disinfect items with antiseptic solutions.
• Operate sterilizing equipment, mechanical decontamination equipment, ultrasonic washers, and rinsers/dryers.
• Prepare, wrap, label, and seal supply packages and instrument trays according to established procedures; prepare and attach contents lists.
• Use the central system to manage supplies being processed.
• Gather used supplies from hospital facilities or departments and return them after sterilization.
• Handle exchange carts and stock items, and maintain distribution records.
• Report defective or damaged materials, equipment, and supplies to a supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness of exchange carts, the work environment, sterilizers, washers, and other department equipment.
• Perform quality and performance testing on sterilizers, washers, and high-level disinfection equipment.
• Use tracking software to track instruments and equipment and maintain accurate sterilization records.
• Test powered surgical equipment before sterilization using a power unit or nitrogen tanks.
• Perform leak tests on flexible endoscopes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed