Sterile Processing Technician

Position: Sterile Processing Technician 1
Location: Village of Johnson City
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** Position Overview
** United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support our surgical and clinical teams by ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. In this critical behind-the-scenes role, you will play a key part in patient safety and infection prevention across a variety of departments.
At UHS, every connection matters—including the ones you make through the care and precision you bring to your work. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality help create a safe environment for both patients and providers. If you take pride in your work and understand the importance of every instrument and every procedure, we welcome you to join our team.
** Work Locations:
** UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NYUHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
** Primary

Work Shift:

** Rotational
* * Compensation Range:**$17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experience
** You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.**-----#
** Job Responsibilities
*** Retrieves and receives used instruments and patient equipment from the operating room, clinical departments, ancillary areas, and clinics in a manner that prevents cross contamination in the hospital and to reduce the risk of injury (exposure) to workers, (OSHA standard). Demonstrates independent function in decontamination procedure in accordance with standard precautions.
* Ensures that sterility is achieved by choosing the correct method of sterilization, the correct cycle, monitoring the sterilizer function, chemically and biologically testing sterilization equipment, and interpreting/documenting mechanical and testing results.
* Ensures procedural instrumentation, power equipment, surgical implants and patient medical devices are assembled, inspected for proper function, and appropriately packaged for disinfection and sterilization.
* Ensures that patient equipment is in appropriate working order for utilization in direct care.
* Ensures that sterility and aeration is achieved, and safe practices are performed in utilizing the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization process. Performs, observes, and assesses safe work practices, regulatory compliance and emergency procedures related to the handling of Ethylene Oxide gas. Must maintain certification (annual testing) in the safe operation of ETO sterilizers and wear personnel environment badges per policy and OSHA standard
* Maintains inventory and appropriate storage of sterile items and equipment in anticipation of distribution to various departments on request. Responds to routine and STAT requests.
* Transports instruments to off-site clinics via company vehicle.
* Distributes and re-stocks crash carts (adult and pediatric) and trauma carts#
** Position Qualifications
**** Minimum Requirements
*** High School Diploma or equivalent
* Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician is required within 18 months of hire (400 hours of experience required to sit for exam)#
** Preferred:
*** 1 year previous SPD (certified or uncertified) or Operating Room experience.
* Surgical inventory experience-----#
** Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
** At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
** A Culture of Connection** – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
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