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Overview

The Sterilization Technician disassembles, cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, assembles, and stores equipment and supplies used in the lab. The Sterilization Technician functions competently and independently, under the general direction of the supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

+ Conducts frequent and timely rounds of soiled utility rooms to maintain continual work flow of surgical and floor instruments

+ Transports and handles contaminated instruments using precaution according to regulatory (OSHA CDC) and hospital guidelines

+ Ensures prevention of cross-contamination by adhering to “one way” flow of soiled instruments through central sterile department

+ Cleans and processes soiled instruments, breaking down and reprocessing according to regulations and department policies and procedures

+ Monitors sterilization cycles for proper performance of sterilizers

+ Utilizes department equipment including but not limited to: Washers, conveyors, drying cabinet, ultrasonic air power hose, cart washer, and cargo master

+ Inspects, assembles, and labels instruments, instrument trays, and linen packs

+ Documents and maintains records of all instruments and trays processed during decontamination

+ Transports sterilized instrumentation to units performing surgical procedures in closed or covered carts as required

+ Records delivery of instruments to departments

+ Stocks and maintains inventory of sterilized instrumentation in units performing surgical procedures

+ Performs regular biological testing, maintenance, and cleaning of sterilization equipment

+ Washes transport carts and returns to clean area for use in transporting sterile instruments

+ Maintains clean, organized, and safe environment in central sterile department as per department policies and procedures

+ Informs management of deviations in procedure, safety concerns, low inventory levels, missing instrumentation, malfunctioning equipment, and related issues

+ Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Education/Experience

+ High School Diploma/GED Eqvlnt required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

+ Strong attention to details required

+ Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required

+ Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required

+ Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required

Certifications/Licensures

+ Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) required.

+ Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by the state of New Mexico AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status.

Working Conditions

+ Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds required.

+ Manual dexterity

+ Ability to stand, bend, lift, and/or reach for extended periods of time required.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque

ID 2025-12095

College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-2PM

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Healthcare/Clinics

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US