Position : Sterile Processing Tech

Location : Bethpage, NY

Duration : 13 Weeks

Shift : 03:00:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM

Facility : Northwell Health

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and sterility of medical instruments and equipment. Your attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols will contribute to the overall safety and well-being of our patients.

Duties:

• Must rotate through all areas – to include decontamination – will need to stand for long periods of time.
• Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions and follows department protocols
• Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
• Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
• Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
• Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
• Performs required duties tomaintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required

Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,119.96 - $1,700.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Operating room

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethpage, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person