Sterile Processing Institutional Aide

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full-time STERILE PROCESSING INSTITUTIONAL AIDE positions.

Location:

Westchester Medical Center - 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.

Note:

online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Shifts are from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirement:
Prior experience is a plus!

Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

• Sterile Processing Aide:
  Perform reprocessing activities within Sterile Processing and Equipment Distribution to include decontamination of equipment, preparation of case carts, storage and distribution of medical and surgical supplies and mobile equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.
• Must wear PPE appropriately and in the appropriate area of the department.
• Read and understand Manufacturer IFU in relation to the cleaning and maintenance of all small movable equipment.
• Pick up soiled utility bins from soiled utility rooms and replace with clean bins to designated areas.
• Pick up all bulk supplies for Central Sterile Department from Receiving Dock and deliver to storage area for proper storage.
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and transports equipment, supplies and instruments according to manufacturer’s IFU and prescribed procedures and techniques.
• Decontaminates the full range of reusable patient care equipment and medical supplies, including but not limited to containers and equipment such as aspirators, croupettes, oxygen suppliers and small movable equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions all according to manufacturer’s IFU.
• Deliver daily to O.R, Clinics and Nursing Unit inventory to their assigned destination on a timely basis.
• Retrieve all Sterile Processing Unit cargo trucks and soiled utility bins from nursing units on a timely basis.
• Pick up on a daily basis all soiled Small Movable Equipment from soiled utility rooms on all Nursing Units and return to Central Sterile Decontamination Room for processing.
• Prepares list of contents and affixes list to package or groups of packages. Uses central system for supplies being processed.
• May gather used supplies for hospital facilities and/or departments and return them after sterilization.

• High school Diploma/GED required
• Training on the Job required

• Extended Standing, Walking, Crouching, Bending, Sitting.
• Pushing and pulling carts
• Lifting and moving instrument sets and equipment of various weights.
• Exposure to chemicals, detergents, and odors
• Exposure to temperature variances and hot and cold surfaces.

• Full-time and part-time positions:
  Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Final date to receive applications: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.