Technician, Surgical Svcs

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley • Suffern, NY

120d

About The Position

The Surgical Services Technician is responsible for performing sterilization procedures on medical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures, infection control standards, industry standards, recommended practices on sterilization, and regulatory requirements. This position sets up, operates, maintains, and makes minor repairs to specialized equipment as well as replenishes inventory of specialized supplies.

Requirements

• Two years experience in Central Sterile Services and/or Endoscopy preferred.
• Experience with flexible endoscopes preferred.
• Central Service Technician Certification from an accredited organization such as IAHCSMM or the CBSPD boards or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operative areas.
• Lifts and carries heavy items weighing up to 50lbs and transports to designated areas.
• Identifies, maintains, and prepares the instruments and equipment to ensure availability when required.
• Operates specialized equipment, washers, steam sterilizers, STERRAD sterilizers and decontamination equipment such as ultrasonic equipment, sinks, air equipment & HLD equipment.
• Tests steam sterilizers and washers on a regular basis and documents required information to maintain records.
• Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment and supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees