Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: New York City, NY

Salary: $25 to $30 per hour

Role Overview

Join a vital role in the healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician ensuring that surgical procedures run smoothly through meticulous instrument sterilization and preparation. This role is essential to maintaining high standards of infection control and supporting surgical teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of the OR team, responsible for the cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and trays are properly sterilized, functional, and ready for procedures.
• Maintain strict sterile practices to ensure patient safety and procedure efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with surgical staff, nurses, and fellow sterile processing team members to deliver exceptional support.
• Perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with instrument functionality and report any equipment malfunctions.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and standards related to sterile processing and infection control.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is required at the time of application.
• Minimum of one year of experience in sterile processing, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
• High school diploma/GED required; further technical education or training is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile processing equipment is essential.
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Benefits Package

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Savings and Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA), employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Additional Benefits: Voluntary life insurance for you and your dependents, paid time off, and opportunities for career development.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare by ensuring the highest standards of sterilization and patient safety. Apply today and contribute to outstanding surgical care in a supportive, collaborative environment.