Sterile Processing Technician II Job at Mount Sinai Health System (New York)

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Tech’s are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible and accountable for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes, and sterilization. They are responsible for the preparation & packaging of general instruments and for two surgical instrument specialties; quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparation and dispatch of surgical cases. The Sterile Processing Technician must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation and must be able to assemble surgical trays with a count sheet. They may perform assigned duties such as answering phones, cleaning, stocking, transporting, and dispensing supplies and equipment.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, disinfection and cleaning methods
Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and assembly, inspection and packaging of general and two specialty instrument services
Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization processes, documentation, storage, and delivery of sterile packages
Effectively enters, modifies and searches information in the instrument tracking system
Incorporates infection control guidelines during the transferring, storing and transporting of sterile packages
Demonstrates knowledge in preparation and dispatch of surgical cases

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Requires knowledge of reading, writing, and math normally acquired through high school education
Current certification (CRCST) required
1-2 years sterile processing experience, with achievement of specific competencies
Demonstrates ability to work well with others as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations
Position requires flexible work schedule, weekends and holidays
Requires basic computer skills

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