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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Associate - Day Shift - Manhasset.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and patient care equipment at the ASC Manhasset. Restocks/exchanges crash carts, issues supplies, operates sterilization equipment, and maintains required documentation for regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Follows proper procedure for biological monitoring of sterilizers as per regulatory and hospital requirements. Responsible for daily review, compliance, and maintenance of all sterilization and biological monitoring records. Responsible for Sterility Assurance through the use of appropriate chemical and biological indicators and verification of sterilizer parameters.

Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Sterrad Sterilization System, precautions, and compatibility of scopes and electronic equipment.

Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Washer Decontaminator and chemical detergent and additive dilutions.

Responsible for the appropriate handling and processing of Contaminated Instruments and equipment.

Responsible for the proper identification, functionality, and preparation of surgical instruments for all hospital services.

Responsible for the proper Supply Distribution.

Responsible for crash cart restock and exchange.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or GED. Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) OR Certification from the Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and workflow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing. Demonstrated knowledge of all medical and surgical equipment and supplies within a hospital setting and the ability to identify items and ensure accuracy against catalog listing of surgical instruments and equipment. Exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care. Familiarity with a variety of surgical equipment, including but not limited to dental, optometry/ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ENT, GYN, cardiology, dermatology, urology, podiatry, and general surgery.
Required Licenses: Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications:
1-year Sterile Processing.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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