VHA-74 Temporary Sterile Processing Techs Summary
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Job Description
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: New York NY
Experience Required: 3 Years
Duration:6 Months
The Sterile Processing Technician will support the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System (VA NYHHS) by ensuring proper cleaning sterilization and storage of medical instruments and equipment. This position requires expertise in aseptic techniques decontamination procedures and adherence to safety regulations.
Job Duties & Schedule-
Position: Sterile Processing Technician
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Hours: Oncall availability 24/7. Scheduled shifts will be 8 hours (plus a break) up to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday or as needed on weekends. Maximum of 60 workdays within a 3month period.
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Shift Assignment: Based on department needs; no guarantee of specific shift schedules.
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Primary Work Hours: Monday Friday 12:00 PM 8:30 PM (excluding holidays).
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Perform decontamination sterilization and highlevel disinfection of reusable medical devices (RMD) per manufacturer instructions and regulatory standards.
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Assemble disassemble operate and maintain complex surgical instruments and medical equipment.
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Ensure compliance with aseptic principles and sterilization techniques.
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Adhere to guidelines from The Joint Commission (TJC) VA directives ANSI/AAMI ST79 standards IAHCSMM AORN CDC OSHA and local VA Infection Control policies.
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Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment and document processes using relevant software (e.g. Censitrac JPSR eQMS).
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Support operating rooms surgical clinics dental service areas inpatient units and other departments with sterilized instruments.
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Ability to interpret and apply technical materials regulations and instructions.
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Expertise in sterilization methods detergent characteristics and infection prevention.
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Proficiency in handling complex surgical instrumentation and flexible endoscopes.
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Experience using computer systems for documentation and tracking sterilization processes.
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Minimum of 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in an acute care facility handling general surgery orthopedic cardiothoracic vascular neuro/spine ENT laparoscopic robotic surgeries and flexible endoscopes.
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Required:
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IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) Certification or
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CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
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Preferred: Level II VA Certification
The VA NYHHS Sterile Processing Services is ISO 9001:2015 certified requiring strict compliance with quality management standards. Contract technicians will have access to VA systems for documentation but will not handle patient health information (PHI).
This job is an excellent opportunity for experienced sterile processing technicians seeking temporary work in a highly regulated healthcare environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to patient safety and infection control apply today!
Employment Type
Full Time
