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Sterile Supply Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 11 2024
  • Sterile Processing
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 81783
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

Leading the sterilization of surgical instrumentation for the ENT and Neurology surgical service lines within the department of Sterile Processing. Reporting to Supply Associate and Manager, they complete decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging and sterilizing reusable surgical sets; communicating with vendors and surgeons, circulating nurses and surgical technicians regarding preparedness for use of the surgical sets; recognizing recurring problems and implementing corrective action as needed: serves as the contact person to handle surgical sets needs/problems during surgery throughout their shift. Operate equipment for the sterilization of complex and simple surgical sets using various methods; record the monitoring of sterilization and decontamination of equipment. Is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the environment. This position will be responsible for keeping people updated and educated on changing technology. They will ensure complete and efficient set turnaround times for the following day and trauma readiness for cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates and 2 years of relevant sterilizing reusable surgical sets experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Nationally accredited central service technician exam AND current certification administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization as a registered central service technician, sterile processing and distribution technician, or possession of a substantially equivalent credential OR Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a Healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2015. OR Examination and certification as described above within eighteen months of hire required. Progressive leadership experience required. Excellent communication and de-escalation skills necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience sterilizing Orthopedic and Spine surgical sets preferred

Work Days:

7:00-15:30 Monday - Friday, Weekends and Holidays based on Operational Needs.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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