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Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) – Contract
Location: UHS Wilson Medical Center – Johnson City, NY
Department: Central Sterile Processing
Schedule: Evening Rotational Shift
Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Job Summary
UHS Wilson Medical Center – is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) for a contract assignment in a large, state-of-the-art reprocessing center. This facility supports nine hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, providing comprehensive sterile processing services and emergency support for the region.
This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment ideal for Sterile Processing professionals looking to expand their experience in an advanced, multi-site reprocessing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices.
- Operate mechanical washers, ultrasonic washers, high- and low-temperature sterilizers, and Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilizers.
- Conduct quality inspections on instruments and sets before and after sterilization.
- Maintain and document sterilization records and follow standard precautions.
- Retrieve and distribute instruments aseptically to hospital units, clinics, and offsite locations.
- Ensure sterility is achieved using proper methods, cycles, and chemical/biological testing.
- Maintain inventory, storage, and readiness of sterile items for distribution.
- Follow safety, regulatory, and emergency procedures, including ETO handling and PPE use.
Required Qualifications
- Required: Minimum 1 year of experience in SPD (certified or uncertified). High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CRCST (Certified and Registered Central Service Technician) OR
- CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)
- Preferred Certifications: CIS, CER, CASSPT, CFER, CSIS
- Surgical inventory experience is a plus.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,400.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Sterile processing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CRCST (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,300 - $1,400