Central Sterile Technician

$60,320 - $75,920/Yr

Catholic Health LI - Port Jefferson, NY

Full-time

Port Jefferson, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of reusable instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established department policies and procedures. This role involves retrieving used trays and instruments from various surgical and clinical areas, ensuring cleanliness and functionality, and maintaining a contaminant-free work environment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable instrumentation and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Retrieve used trays, instruments, and equipment from surgical and clinical areas for decontamination.
• Examine instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality.
• Identify malfunctioning items, record related information, and notify supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• Communicate with perioperative staff regarding instrument needs.
• Transport sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory levels.
• Document and maintain records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to AORN, AAMI, and Joint Commission standards in the performance of duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification required, or must be completed within 1 year of employment.
• Prior experience processing surgical instruments or Central Sterile experience preferred.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Generous tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Support for professional and educational growth