Sterile Processing Technician - FlexStaff
full-time•Village of New Hyde Park
About this role
Performs 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 Detail
The 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).
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Tech stack
Sterilization,Decontamination,Packaging,Inventory Management,Communication,Attention to Detail,Safety Protocols,Manual Dexterity,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Record Keeping,Quality Control,Equipment Operation,Cleaning,Assembly,Transporting Supplies
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a staffing agency created to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers. We have experienced recruiters in Long Island, NYC, Westchester and also recruit nationally.
We specialize in several different industry sectors including healthcare, customer service & call center, engineering, finance & accounting, human resources, information technology, office support, supply chain & logistics and more!
For job seekers, we offer a broad range of options. We have temporary and temporary-to-hire positions that could transition to a permanent, full-time fulfilling role with one of our clients. For those looking for permanent roles, we also have direct hire opportunities as well. FlexStaff offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.
For our employer clients, we take a personalized approach and are committed to finding top talent based on your specific company’s needs – whether it is a temporary, temporary-to-hire or direct hire. For more information, visit our website www.flexstaff.org
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: https://www.flexstaff.org/
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Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Founding Year: 2014
What you'll do
- The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instruments and supplies according to established procedures. They also maintain inventory levels and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
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The Sterile Processing Technician - FlexStaff position at FlexStaff is based in Village of New Hyde Park, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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