Central Sterile Technician

Central Sterile Technician Service / Ancillary Staff --> Central Supply Brooklyn, NY

ID: 1167709_RR00125400

Full-Time/Regular NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Central Sterile Technician. In this role, the successful candidate The Central Services Technician is responsible for the processing of operating room instruments as well as the sterilization and decontamination of instruments and supplies. Job Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for department on the weekend or in the absence of supervisory personnel. Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement teamwork for departmental problems solving activities-reports all problems to Supervisor. Has knowledge of Impress Instrument Tracking System. Understand the concept of event related shelf life, inspects and stores items without compromising the integrity of the sterile item. Prepares and bags instruments for shipment. Shows knowledge of instrumentation. Is able to identify surgical case carts, labor & delivery, emergency trays/sets using computer pick sheet. Sees that trays/sets left back from previous shift are completed and returned to user in a timely manner. Test instruments for proper function. Inspects and reports defective/damaged instruments to supervisor. Manually washes and disinfect heat and moisture sensitive and specialty items. Prepares all type of scopes for sterilization. Operates all equipment-including steam gun, sonic machine, Washer/ Decontaminator, STERRAD & STEAM sterilizers. Cleans sterilizers when needed. Performs sterilizer monitoring with chemical and biological indicators. Monitors the efficacy of the sterilizer daily cycle. Prepares instruments for sterilization STERRAD & STEAM. Handles high-level disinfectants in a safe manner. Cleans and decontaminates all reusable items from patients areas following appropriate guidelines. Show knowledge and skill in the disassembling and assembling components of specialty instruments for cleaning and sterilization. Ensures smooth work flow-from return of soiled instruments carts, (through all processing phases). Determines work activities at each work area, nothing precedence, and delegates work assignment to staff accordingly. 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. Required Licenses Certified Central Service Tech Preferred Qualifications CPD and/or Operating Room background preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn 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 Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65,193.29 - $65,193.29 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Hospitals