Summit Health·Purchase, New York
The Instrument Technician is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. They must ensure all equipment is processed according to guidelines and maintain strict regulatory compliance for sterile storage.
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical [https://www.villagemedical.com/], Village Medical at Home [https://www.villagemedical.com/village-medical-at-home], Summit Health [https://www.summithealth.com/], CityMD [https://www.citymd.com/], and Starling Physicians [https://www.starlingphysicians.com/].
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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Decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments. Dependable and reliable service is expected to ensure instruments are processed and distributed quickly to enhance patient care quality.
Clean instruments with appropriate solution, scrub brushes, etc.
Pass all hinged instruments through ultrasound.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness and wear before packaging.
Package instruments with appropriate labeling.
Sterilize instruments using autoclave/magna clave.
Document instrument batches.
Document spore test daily.
Clean autoclave/magna clave per protocol.
Ensure autoclave/magna clave is functioning efficiently.
Return instruments to appropriate departments.
Ensure instruments are stored in a safe and sterile fashion.
Run a minimum of three loads daily.
Provide in-service training to staff as needed.
Place orders and/or submit orders for all locations.
Follow all IFU's guidelines for instrument sterilization.
Facilitate maintenance of sterilization equipment and troubleshoot any issues as needed.
Provide training to new sterilization technicians.
Ensure the department is compliant with all regulatory standards specific to the care, handling, and storage of sterile instruments.
Proper documentation of hours worked by clocking in and out as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
$17.60 - $21.30 Hourly
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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Candidates must have a High School Diploma and hold a CRCST Certification. Ability to travel between various Summit Health locations during the workday is required.
Market context
Sterile processing tech roles in New York are commonly tied to hospitals and surgical centers that need reliable instrument turnaround and strict infection-control support. This role can be competitive because employers often look for current CRCST or RCST certification, or qualifying grandfathered experience, plus the physical ability to handle demanding lifting and workflow pace. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your certification status before applying.
