What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterile Processing Technician position at GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER?
Gramercy Surgery Center is looking for a certified Central Sterile Processing Technician who is highly detail-orientated and has exceptional time management skills. Gramercy Surgery Center is one of the leading multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers in New York City, with sites in Manhattan and Queens.
The ideal candidate must be able to work between our Queens and Manhattan location as needed it.
Central Sterile Processing Technician Description (not limited to):
- Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed using various types of autoclaves, and following infection control policies.
- Responsible for accurately assembling basic instrument sets and surgical procedure trays.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining sterilizers, heat sealers, biological records, and other equipment and machinery required to complete the sterilization process.
- Package supplies according to specification and appropriate methods of sterilization.
- Under supervision perform quality control on all sterilizers according to standards set by AAAHC, AORN and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Dispense sterile supplies to appropriate locations.
- Coordinate sterilization and dispensing of supplies with Surgical Tech Team.
- Maintain appropriate sterilization testing on a routine basis and document results as required.
- Check all instruments for defects, proper working order, and a final check for cleanliness.
- All other related duties as may be required or assigned from time to time.
Central Sterile Processing Technician Education:
- Associate's Degree or higher
Central Sterile Processing Technician Required experience:
- Sterilization: 1-2 years (Minimum)
- CRCST Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Flushing, NY 11355: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sterile Processing Technicians: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CRCST (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30