Sterile Processing Technician

2 months ago

Ithaca, United States Cayuga Health System Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Jumpstart your career in healthcare with us No experience is needed-enjoy hands-on training and certification opportunities that pave the way for your professional growth and development in a dynamic and rewarding field.


Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 


The Sterile Processing Technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections by preparing, sterilizing, installing, assembling, or cleaning all surgical or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Wear appropriate PPE (Personal protective equipment).
  • Cleans all work surfaces prior to processing and cleans up work area throughout the day and at end of day.
  • Restocks supplies.
  • Completes washer and sonic tests.
  • Readies sterilizers, performs warm up, and Bowie Dick test at the start of the day.
  • Performs equipment cleaning, or disinfecting at the scheduled times.
  • Records temperatures and humidity.
  • Fill surgical case carts with needed items.
  • Rotate instruments and put away sterile sets.
  • Empty the cart wash and send carts to appropriate areas.
  • Checks all instruments for quality and quantity.
  • Assembles instruments and wraps appropriately for sterilization.
  • Follows all safety procedures and follows IFU (instructions for use).
  • Loads the sterilizer in a manner conducive to the best sterilization process, and as they are ready for sterilization.
  • Completes the appropriate biological testing for sterilizers.
  • Documents appropriately.
  • Maintain standards of service excellence and set a positive example for all surgical staff, patients, families and visitors.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent experience
  • NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED - must be obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year of employment

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to left 25lbs

Location and Travel Requirements:

  • Onsite at our Main Campus

Pay Range Disclosure:

  • Uncertified Candidates eligible for $19.00 to $23.00 per hour
  • Certified Candidates eligible for $20.00 to $26.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.


If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.



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