Central Sterile Tec
LocationRichmond University Medical Center (Staten Island, NY)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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High school diploma
Central Sterile certification
BLS Certification
Previous experience in a comparable position
Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing and verbal skills
Heavy lifting (40lbs) and pushing of instrument carts
Demonstrates knowledge of all sterilization methods
Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique
About the company
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Night Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)
About the role
Under the supervision and direction of the CSP Supervisor, the Central Sterile Technician is responsible for the hands-on
processing of surgical instruments and equipment to support patient care and clinical operations. This includes
decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in accordance with established AAMI,
AORN, Infection Control, and hospital policies.
This position functions as an individual contributor and does not include responsibility for directing or supervising other staff.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
· Demonstrates knowledge of all sterilization methods.
· Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique.
· Performs and prepares required daily tests for all sterilizers following written procedures.
· Takes requests from other departments and fills requests accurately and timely.
· Issues and returns equipment and timely. Issues and returns equipment and maintains patient charges.
· Receives soiled instruments, equipment, accessories from user departments and according to written procedures,
separates, decontaminates and processes.
· Examines and tests all instruments according to procedures.
· Sorts, identifies, prepares and correctly packages instruments sets according to written protocol.
· Demonstrates knowledge and applied skills in the loading and unloading of sterilizers; cooling and handling of sterile
goods and preparing transport of sterile supplies.
· Transports soiled instruments for reprocessing and returns sterile goods using transport carts approved for this
service.
· Assures sterility by inspecting all packages for cleanliness and integrity. Understands the concept of event related
sterility and practices such.
· Acquires a working knowledge of the OR schedule and the instruments needed to complete it.
· Adheres to infection control practices.
· Completes timely hospital wide and unit specific annual mandatories.
· Demonstrates compliance to hospital wide and unit specific performance improvement initiatives.
· Attends staff meetings or reviews minutes of all departmental meetings
Requirements
Requirement:
· High school diploma
· Central Sterile certification
· BLS Certification
· Previous experience in a comparable position
· Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing and verbal skills
· Heavy lifting (40lbs) and pushing of instrument carts.
Shift: Nights w/ eo wknd and hols; 11P to 7A
Pay range: $27.368-$34.374
Legal
Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
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