Central Processing Technician II

Company Overview

 The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

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Job Description

Josie Robertson Surgery Center

We are seeking a Central Processing Technician II to become a part of our team of dedicated professionals at our David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care facility. As a member of our team, you will decontaminate, package, Hi-level disinfects, and sterilize surgical instrumentation, rigid and flexible endoscopes, and other patient care equipment. You will also perform supply Inventory management activities as assigned, and ensure work the environment is maintained in accordance to departmental and regulatory guidelines.

Are your ready to take the next step in your career by joining our dynamic Sterile Processing Team? See below to learn how!

Responsibilities/Duties:

Decontamination of Instruments, Rigid Scopes and Equipment: Follow Departmental, manufacturer, and regulatory guidelines while performing assigned duties in the decontamination area. Follows Hospital Infection Control practices.

• Check decontamination equipment for accurate function. Operate equipment according to Departmental and manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for cleaning and decontamination.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments, rigid scopes, and equipment.
• Receive, tag, and process non-bar-coded instruments from clinical areas and patient floors
• Clean and disinfects patient care equipment.

Assembly and Packaging: Fellow Departmental and manufacturer guidelines in the assembly and preparation of surgical instruments.

• Assemble all basic instrument sets.
• Clean and disinfect patient care equipment and build all basic instrument sets. Assemble all sophisticated/specialty sets once trained.
• Demonstrate shown understanding in the assembly and preparation of instrument sets for the appropriate method of sterilization.

Sterile Storage, Distribution, and Case Cart Assembly: Assemble case carts and distribute items in accordance with Departmental policy and procedure

• Use the instrument management system to accurately detail the distribution of trays and individual instruments during the case cart assembly and distribution process. 
• Assemble case carts in the sequence of the surgical schedule in accordance with Pick List.
• Place items in case carts to ensure easy access, clear labels and support good ergonomics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Central Processing Certification Required - Not Provisional Status
• At this time we are unable to accept provisional status employees. Please apply if you have completed your 400 hours and are fully certified.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 - 2 years of clinical medical/surgical experience preferred. New Graduate CRCST's are welcome to apply.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic instructions required.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting and pushing of medical equipment.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Familiar with handling hazardous chemicals and able to stand for extended periods of time while working in areas with high temperatures
• Visual concentration is vital.

Pay Range $24.88-$37.44

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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