Sterile Supply Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Leading the sterilization of surgical instrumentation for the ENT and Neurology surgical service lines within the department of Sterile Processing. Reporting to Supply Associate and Manager, they complete decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging and sterilizing reusable surgical sets; communicating with vendors and surgeons, circulating nurses and surgical technicians regarding preparedness for use of the surgical sets; recognizing recurring problems and implementing corrective action as needed: serves as the contact person to handle surgical sets needs/problems during surgery throughout their shift. Operate equipment for the sterilization of complex and simple surgical sets using various methods; record the monitoring of sterilization and decontamination of equipment. Is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the environment. This position will be responsible for keeping people updated and educated on changing technology. They will ensure complete and efficient set turnaround times for the following day and trauma readiness for cases.

Requirements

• Associates degree and 2 years of relevant experience in sterilizing reusable surgical sets, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Nationally accredited central service technician exam and current certification as a registered central service technician or equivalent credential.
• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a Healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2015.
• Examination and certification as described above within eighteen months of hire.
• Progressive leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sterilizing Orthopedic and Spine surgical sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sterilization of surgical instrumentation for ENT and Neurology surgical service lines.
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, disassemble, package, and sterilize reusable surgical sets.
• Communicate with vendors, surgeons, circulating nurses, and surgical technicians regarding surgical set preparedness.
• Recognize recurring problems and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as the contact person for surgical set needs/problems during surgery.
• Operate equipment for sterilization of complex and simple surgical sets.
• Record monitoring of sterilization and decontamination of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the environment.
• Keep staff updated and educated on changing technology.
• Ensure complete and efficient set turnaround times and trauma readiness for cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree