Sterile Supply Technician

About the role

The Department of Central Sterile Supply at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Sterile Supply Technician I. Distinguishing Characteristics Teaching Hospital Sterile Supply Technicians perform tasks related to cleaning and decontamination, sterilization, pasteurization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies and equipment to an operating room, clinic and other areas of the hospital as needed. Incumbents utilize proper sterilization procedures.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs, and wraps trays for surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty supplies for sterilization.
• Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects, and processes medical instruments and equipment.
• Ensures that medical instruments, equipment, and supplies are replenished as needed.
• Collects reusable items from and dispenses supplies to the needed areas of the hospital.
• Maintains, stores, and inventories medical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates equipment such as ultrasonic and utility washers, and performs specified daily maintenance tasks on the equipment.
• Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks.
• Performs record keeping duties of the sterilization process for JCAHO requirements and any other mandated requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians AND current certification by a nationally accredited central sterile technician credentialing organization as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or a substantially equivalent credential; OR the ability to obtain required certification within 18 months of hiring date.
• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered (must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response).
• Candidates must clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume; failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.