Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Bethpage, NY
ND Global Consulting Services
5x8 hrs, Nights

Every other weekend required

Large, busy state of the art off-site reprocessing center providing sterile processing services for 9 facilities including tertiary sites and ambulatory surgery centers. Facility also provides emergency services for the area.

Required:

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD– must not expire during term of assignment

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

2 years of certified experience in Tertiary setting

or

1 year of certified experience with 4 years of SPT experience in tertiary setting

Equipment: STERIS Washers, Autoclave     IT System: SynergyTrak

Must be able to rotate through all areas – to include decontamination – will need to stand for long periods of time.

Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions and follows department protocols

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.

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.

Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.

Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.

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

Scrubs provided- must be laundered at the facility. 

Shoes, jewelry, hair & beard must be covered

No nail polish.

Free parking available