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Job Description
Job Description
Sterile Processing Technician
Summary
Join our team at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery by ensuring the proper sterilization and processing of medical instruments and equipment. This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity serving our nation's veterans.
Responsibilities and duties
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment following strict infection control protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
- Operate and maintain various sterilization equipment including steam sterilizers, washer / disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
- Assemble and package instrument sets, prepare case carts for surgical procedures, and maintain proper documentation of all processes.
- Conduct quality assurance testing, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, VA directives, and facility policies.
- Manage inventory of sterile supplies, coordinate with OR and other departments, and maintain organized storage areas.
- Transport, track, and distribute sterilized equipment throughout the medical facility while maintaining sterile technique and safety standards.
Required Qualifications :
Two years of relevant post-secondary education at an accredited institution or
Location : Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center 423 East 23rd Street Manhattan, NY 10010
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