Sterile Processing Technician - Contract - Nassau County

Req Number 141984Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.Responsibilities:

Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.

Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation

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

Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines

Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.)

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

Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs

Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations

Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels

Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.

Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures

Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required

Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required

Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status

Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred

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.

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $30-$40/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.