Sterile Supply Technician I - Full Time Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

22h•$55,235•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, TH Sterile Supply Technicians are valuable members of their team. They perform tasks related to cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies and equipment to an operating room or clinic. The position requires individuals to successfully pass a nationally accredited Central Service Technician exam and hold a CRCST or CSPDT credential, with an allowance of 18 months from the hire date to obtain this certification. All employees will serve a 12-month probation period, which may be extended or shortened based on certification status and prior experience for potential promotion to a TH Sterile Supply Technician II title.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited central service technician exam and hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential (can be obtained within 18 months of hire).
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization.
Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects and processes surgical instruments and equipment.
Collects reusable items from, and dispenses supplies to points of use.
Maintains, stores, and inventories surgical supplies.
Operates ultrasonic and utility washers and performs specified daily maintenance tasks on the equipment.
Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks.
Performs record keeping duties of the sterilization process for Joint Commission requirements.