Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) - The Staff Pad : Job Details

Job DescriptionThe Staff Pad has partnered with a healthcare solutions company that is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Long Island City region.Certifications: MUST HAVE CRCSTDuties & Responsibilities In Operating Room:

• Models a high standard of performance to staff and peers
• Understands procedures being performed and anticipate the needs of surgeons, while ensuring a high level of service to staff during the operative procedure
• Ensures the maintenance of the sterile field
• Demonstrates a high caliber of skill in pre-operative setup, intra-operative technical and customer support, post-operative turnover, and equipment maintenance and repair management
• Maintains high standards for decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• At the end of each day, makes sure no instruments are left to be decontaminated, inspected, assembled, wrapped and/ or sterilized.
• Maintains all laparoscopic equipment and replaces as needed, process repairs for instruments and scopes
• Maintains current preference cards for surgeons
• Maintains a professional level of service, behavior, and communication with team members, hospital, and OR staff

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required. Some college preferred.
• Previous Experience: At least one year Sterile Processing Experience
• Certifications: MUST HAVE CRCST
• Must be flexible

Compensation:

• Starting pay at $25/hr depending on experience