Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

Overview
By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.
A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Job Details
Responsibilities:
• To collect, decontaminate, inspect, lubricate and assemble equipment and instruments following all aspects of standard precaution and infection control.

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certification, required or employed as a central service technician in a healthcare facility for a one-year period from, January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2015 and at least five years of experience in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation/equipment and sterile supplies, required.
• Understanding of the principles of electrical and mechanical safety as it pertains to Central Sterile, required.
• Proficient Word, Excel and Outlook skills, required.
• Must obtain a CRCST certification within a year of hiring date.

Salary Range
USD $31.58 - USD $39.47 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.