Sterilization Technician at Pride Health

Job title: Central Sterile Tech

Job location: Brooklyn, NY 11212

Shift : 3P-11P M-F rotating weekends

Pay Rate : $20 - $24/hr without benefits

Length: 3 Months, Possible Extension

Education:

-High school diploma or equivalent required.

-Extended course work in sterilization techniques required.

Licenses, Certifications:

-Certification as a CRCST through IAHCSMM, or as a CSPDT through CBSPD.

Additional Details:

• Inspect, decontaminate, disinfect, sterilize, and assemble reusable surgical/patient care instruments and equipment per prescribed procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Collect soiled instrumentation from various units and redistribute sterilized items.
• Operate Sterrad (peracetic acid/gas plasma), pre-vacuum and gravity steam sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, scope washers, and ultrasonic cleaners per specifications.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and monitor cycle parameters (selection, pressure, time, temperature).
• Perform and interpret biological and chemical monitoring tests per policy and AAMI standards.
• Inspect sterilized packages/trays for damage or wet packs and take corrective action before transport.
• Assemble instrument trays using current count sheets and appropriate sterilizer indicators; perform quality control checks.
• Reprocess instruments per guidelines; operate washers/sterilizers, autoclaves, and sterile machines; decontaminate trays; clean sterilizers; maintain records; follow proper techniques for special instruments and scopes.
• Promote a safe work environment using PPE and Universal Blood Borne Pathogen Precautions; maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors