Central Sterile Tech Evenings - LOH

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Tech Evenings - LOH. In this role, the successful candidate ensures all instruments (, exchange carts, par level carts, instrument sets and single peel packs) and emergency supplies meet established quotas, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Deliver instruments to the surgical suites in a timely manner. Decontaminate, disinfect, test, adjust, assemble and transport mobile patient equipment. Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, prep and pack and sterilize designated surgical instrumentation. Conducts inventories (, orders and stocks medical disposable goods in storage areas and ensures sterile processing of all materials. Answers telephone; responds to requests from internal and external customers and actively participate in a continuous quality improvement process. Ensures that all instruments exchange carts, case carts, instrument sets, single peel packs, and emergency supplies meet established quotas both qualitatively and quantitatively. Handles face to face interactions with internal and external customers and actively participate in continuous quality improvement process.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the organization's service standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.

Responsible for decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods.

Responsible for major surgical instruments preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging.

Responsible for the sterilization processes, documentation and delivery of sterile packages.

Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system..

Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing and transporting of sterile packages.

Performs and documents quality assurance processes, and random sampling of products according to protocol.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Certified Or Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) : (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), (2) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or (3) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER). *Provisional certification is acceptable. 400 hours of on-hands training will need to be achieved prior to expiration of the provisional certification.
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations. Position may require flexible work schedule, weekends and holidays. Basic computer skills..

Required Licenses: Sterile Proc & Dist-Cert CBSPD, Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, surgical instruments, medical terminology and basic use is required.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.