Central Sterile Processing Technician

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Location: White Plains, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends Shift: Day Hours: 75 hours per pay period Compensation: $29.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join a healthcare facility in White Plains, New York. This position plays a critical role in supporting surgical services and patient safety by ensuring medical instruments, surgical equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sterile processing procedures, infection prevention standards, and surgical instrumentation. This individual must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sterilization & Instrument Processing

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Select appropriate sterilization methods based on instrument specifications and established protocols.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage before processing.
• Assemble surgical instrument trays according to established specifications and procedures.
• Properly wrap, package, label, and store sterile instruments and supplies.
• Document sterilization cycles, biological testing, and quality control results.
• Follow established infection prevention, safety, and sterilization standards.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain steam sterilizers, Sterrad systems, OER-Pro sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, and heat sealers.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify potential malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure sterilization and decontamination equipment operates safely and effectively.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Receive, organize, stock, rotate, and distribute medical and surgical supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and communicate shortages or supply concerns.
• Retrieve and deliver instruments, equipment, and supplies to clinical departments in a timely manner.
• Properly handle and store sterile supplies to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and storage locations.

Team Collaboration & Quality Compliance

• Collaborate with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support efficient patient care.
• Serve as a resource regarding sterile processing procedures and instrument availability.
• Follow departmental policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Complete required annual competency assessments and maintain certification requirements.
• Assist with patient transportation between the Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), as assigned.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or eligibility under applicable New York State grandfathering provisions.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection prevention practices, and surgical instrument processing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete 10 continuing education credits annually, as required by New York State law.

Preferred

• Previous experience in Central Sterile Processing, Central Supply, or Operating Room instrument processing.
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation and medical equipment.
• Experience operating automated sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking systems and sterile processing quality standards.

Certification Exception: Candidates who qualify under applicable New York State grandfathering provisions may be exempt from certification requirements. This generally applies to individuals who performed sterile processing duties for a cumulative period of at least one year between January 2011 and January 2015, subject to applicable legal requirements.