Sterile Supply Technician I/II - Full Time Evening Shift

About the role

Teaching Hospital Sterile Supply Technicians perform tasks related to cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies and equipment to an operating room or clinic.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization.
• Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects and processes surgical instruments and equipment.
• Collects reusable items from, and dispenses supplies to points of use.
• Maintains, stores, and inventories surgical supplies.
• Operates 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 Joint Commission requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Required: Either 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 Ability to obtain required certification within 18 months of hiring date.
• Preferred: High School Diploma. Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Special Notes

All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).