Northwell Health · 2 weeks ago
Sterile Processing Tech (CS)
Bethpage, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28/hr - $33/hrNorthwell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to perform a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging sterile supplies, as well as maintaining inventory levels and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred
Company
Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
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2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$58.3MKey Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteBreakthrough Discoveries
2025-12-02Grant· $4M
2025-10-23Grant· $3.2M
2025-06-16Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Dowling
President and CEO
Nick Stefanizzi
Chief Executive Officer at Northwell Direct
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