*Duties:*
* Must rotate through all areas – to include decontamination – will need to stand for long periods of time. Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions and follows department protocols
* Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures. Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
* Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
* Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
* Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
* Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
* Performs required duties tomaintain a contaminant-free work environment.
* Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required

*Shift: Evening (8), Shift 7:30 hr working, 30mins unpaid break. *
*Guaranteed Hours: 37.5*

*Experience Required:*
* Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD– must not expire during term of assignment
* High School Diploma or equivalent, required
* 1.5+ years' experience accepted if tertiary experience; 2+ years' experience if not

*Preferred:*
* 2+ years' experience
* Equipment: STERIS Washers, Autoclave IT System: SynergyTrak

*Details:*
* Scrubs provided- must be laundered at the facility.
* Shoes, jewellery, hair & beard must be covered
* No nail polish.
* Free parking available.

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,500.00 per week



Experience:
* Sterile processing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* CRCST (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Bethpage, NY 11714 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Bethpage, NY 11714: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person