Sterile Processing Tech , NY

Sterile Processing Tech job at vTech Solution. New York, NY.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, high‑level disinfection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays, and pans within a state‑of‑the‑art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. This role involves operating sterilization equipment, inspecting instruments, and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Location:

New York, United States

• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts.
• Operate steam sterilizers, ensuring proper time, pressure, and temperature levels.
• Perform simple maintenance of sterilizers and prepare cultures to assure sterility.
• Check and adjust medical equipment to ensure proper operating specifications.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Receive and store supplies, checking stock against requisitions and maintaining inventory levels.
• Document and fill orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas.
• Maintain records of equipment inventory use and servicing frequency.
• Perform daily quality assurance checks on sterile supplies and instruments.
• Answer unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
• Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
• Performs selected patient registration activities.
• Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.

• Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
• BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Large hospital experience (500+ beds)
• Travel experience (minimum 6 months)
• Two professional references from the last two assignments

• Level 1 trauma center experience
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER Cert)
• Orthopedic tray experience

• Days, weekends, and holidays required.
• On‑call/callback responsibilities based on unit needs.

• 40 hours per week.
• Shifts are determined per unit needs.