Central Sterile Technician

5 days ago


Valhalla, New York, United States WMC Health Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Central Sterile Technician will be responsible for decontaminating, testing, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and equipment received in Central Sterile. Their duties will include reprocessing, sterilizing, and replenishing patient care unit, operating room, and clinic sterile goods according to sterilization policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
  • Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, washer decontaminators, Sterrads, and other related equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer guidelines. Properly handle materials exposed to steam, hydrogen peroxide sterilization, and high-level disinfection.
  • Perform testing of sterilization equipment, including routine biological testing.
  • Utilize proper techniques in all aspects of decontamination of instruments and equipment. Select the proper method for sterilization.
  • Assemble instrument trays, referring to count sheets to ensure completion of trays. Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper alignment, functioning, and sharpness. Send defective instruments for repair as needed.
  • Wrap, label, and initial trays and rigid containers for sterilization.
  • Replenish code carts, ancillary carts, intubation boxes, central sterile, and clinic trays.
  • Assist in retrieving and returning carts to operating rooms and ambulatory surgery areas.
  • Clean and decontaminate portable equipment with proper disinfectant.
  • Store supplies in designated shelves (eight inches from floor and eighteen inches from ceiling).
  • Check inventory for stock-outs, order in-house supplies from the storeroom, and assist management with outside orders by anticipating and reporting stock-outs.
  • Utilize proper technique in cleaning and disinfecting probes and scopes.
  • Wear personal protective equipment in the work area according to department policies and procedures.
  • Retrieve suction gauges and other patient equipment from patient units.
  • Deliver central sterile supplies to patient units.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience, required.
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (CRCST, IAHCSMM), required.
  • Other: Ability to read, write, and speak English, required.
About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement


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