Sterile Supply Technician I - Full Time Night Shift
Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, United States
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, our Teaching Hospital (TH) Sterile Supply Technicians are valuable members of our team. They perform tasks related to cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies and equipment to operating rooms or clinics.
Duties
Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization.
Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects and processes surgical instruments and equipment.
Collects reusable items from, and dispenses supplies to points of use.
Maintains, stores, and inventories surgical supplies.
Operates ultrasonic and utility washers and performs specified daily maintenance tasks on the equipment.
Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks.
Performs record‑keeping duties of the sterilization process for Joint Commission requirements.
Regulatory Requirements
Effective January 1, 2015, as mandated by NYS Public Health Law S2824, persons employed as a Central Service Technician must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited Central Service Technician exam upon hire and must hold and maintain a CRCST or CSPDT credential. If an employee does not pass the exam within the required timeframe, employment may be terminated.
All employees are required to serve a total of 12 months probation in the TH Sterile Supply Technician I title. If the worker has not obtained the CRCST or CSPDT certification by 12 months, the probation will be extended for an additional six months. If certification is obtained upon hire and at least one year of full‑time experience in cleaning and sterilization is demonstrated, management may pass probation at six months and promote the employee to the TH Sterile Supply Technician II title (salary grade 8) at that time.
Qualifications
Required
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited central service technician exam and hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential.
Preferred
High School Diploma.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services.
Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Benefits & Terms
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment; smoking is strictly prohibited on campus.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may preclude facial hair.
The function/position may be designated as “essential.” Employees in such positions may be required to remain at work during institutional emergencies to protect, recover, and continue operations.
All benefits normally available to employees of Stony Brook Medicine, including health plans, supplemental pay (Location, Geographic), and a state pension, apply.
Salary range: $55,235 per year (salary grade SG7). Additional pay may include location and geographic incentives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal or state laws.
Accommodation
If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632‑6280.
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At Stony Brook Medicine, our Teaching Hospital (TH) Sterile Supply Technicians are valuable members of our team. They perform tasks related to cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, repair, storage, inventory, and delivery of instrumentation, medical supplies and equipment to operating rooms or clinics.
Duties
Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization.
Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects and processes surgical instruments and equipment.
Collects reusable items from, and dispenses supplies to points of use.
Maintains, stores, and inventories surgical supplies.
Operates ultrasonic and utility washers and performs specified daily maintenance tasks on the equipment.
Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks.
Performs record‑keeping duties of the sterilization process for Joint Commission requirements.
Regulatory Requirements
Effective January 1, 2015, as mandated by NYS Public Health Law S2824, persons employed as a Central Service Technician must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited Central Service Technician exam upon hire and must hold and maintain a CRCST or CSPDT credential. If an employee does not pass the exam within the required timeframe, employment may be terminated.
All employees are required to serve a total of 12 months probation in the TH Sterile Supply Technician I title. If the worker has not obtained the CRCST or CSPDT certification by 12 months, the probation will be extended for an additional six months. If certification is obtained upon hire and at least one year of full‑time experience in cleaning and sterilization is demonstrated, management may pass probation at six months and promote the employee to the TH Sterile Supply Technician II title (salary grade 8) at that time.
Qualifications
Required
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited central service technician exam and hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential.
Preferred
High School Diploma.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services.
Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Benefits & Terms
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment; smoking is strictly prohibited on campus.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may preclude facial hair.
The function/position may be designated as “essential.” Employees in such positions may be required to remain at work during institutional emergencies to protect, recover, and continue operations.
All benefits normally available to employees of Stony Brook Medicine, including health plans, supplemental pay (Location, Geographic), and a state pension, apply.
Salary range: $55,235 per year (salary grade SG7). Additional pay may include location and geographic incentives.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal or state laws.
Accommodation
If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632‑6280.
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