Sterile Supply Technician I/II - Full Time Night Shift

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Teaching Hospital Sterile Supply Technicians are valuable members of our team. They perform tasks related to cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies, and equipment to operating rooms or clinics.

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.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited Central Service Technician exam and hold and maintain a CRCST or CSPDT credential (or obtain within 18 months of hire).
• For Sterile Supply Tech I: Either current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or equivalent, OR ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hiring.
• For Sterile Supply Tech II: Current CRCST or CSPDT certification AND either one year of permanent service as a Teaching Hospital Sterile Supply Technician I or one year of experience in cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment in a healthcare facility.
• All employees must serve a 12-month probationary period in the TH Sterile Supply Technician I title. If certification is not obtained within 12 months, probation is extended for an additional six months. Employees certified upon hire with one year of full-time experience may have probation reduced to six months and be promoted to TH Sterile Supply Technician II.

Qualifications

Required: Documentation of certification (CRCST or CSPDT) must be uploaded with the application.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma.
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or with the patient population.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Special Notes

• This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. Initial review of applicants occurs two weeks from the posting date.
• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment; smoking is prohibited on campus.
• This position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.
• This role may be designated as "essential," requiring presence during institutional emergencies.
• Prior to the start date, selected candidates must:
  • Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance.
  • Pass an electronic reference check with a minimum of three 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).

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,810 - $57,966 per year. The specific salary offer will be based on validated years of comparable experience. Additional compensation may include:

• Location pay for full-time positions ($4,000).
• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential ($575).
• Geographic pay ($13,000).

Benefits

Total compensation includes generous leave, health plans, and a state pension.

Schedule

Full-time.