Sterile Processing Tech

About the role

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as a Sterile Processing Technician on our Sterile Processing team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, tracking, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment under the direction of Sterile Processing leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Experience: Six (6) months experience in Sterile Processing preferred; instrument tracking system experience preferred; basic computer skills, anatomy and medical terminology required.

• Certification/Registration: Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) through IAHCSMM OR certification as Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD required.

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards:

  • Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
  • No routine exposure to hazards.
  • Works in an area with no outside exposure; area is climate controlled.
  • Frequent exposure to water and cleaning solutions.
  • Exposure to contaminated items limited by use of protective clothing & equipment (provided).
  • Exposure to sterilizing chemicals within legal limits.
  • No direct patient contact.
  • May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood/body fluids.

• Physical Demands:

  • Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
  • Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
  • Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing, reaching (overhead, extensive and repetitive) and/or constant walking.
  • Ability to continuously lift 25 lbs and push and pull 110 lbs.

• Mental Demands:

  • Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
  • Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
  • May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
  • Essential employee may be subject to extended work hours.

The range for the role is $23.90–$29.91 hourly. Salaries shown on independent job websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.