Processing technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Rochester, NY 14626

Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Pay Rate: $1,450 Weekly Gross

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician to join a high-performing surgical services team in a leading healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aseptic techniques, decontamination processes, instrument assembly, and sterilization methods to ensure the highest level of patient safety and infection control.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in sterile processing or related field.

Certifications

Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications:

• CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor

• CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Key Responsibilities

Prep & Handling

• Apply aseptic techniques during all stages of instrument handling.

• Assemble and organize instrument trays accurately.

• Perform case cart preparation and restocking using preference cards .

• Label, wrap, and properly store surgical instruments and supplies.

Cleaning & Disinfection

• Perform manual cleaning and high-level disinfection of instruments.

• Operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and AERs (Automated Endoscope Reprocessors) .

• Clean pumps, carts, and other clinical equipment as assigned.

Sterilization

• Perform sterilization using multiple modalities, including:

  • Steam sterilization , IUSS (Immediate Use Steam Sterilization) , Sterrad , Steris , and Gas (ETO) .

• Monitor sterilization cycles using biological and chemical indicators .

Scope Reprocessing

• Clean, disinfect, and reprocess a variety of scopes, including:

  • Bronchoscopes , Colonoscopes , Cystoscopes , EGDs , ERCPs , EUS , and TEE probes .

Specialty Areas

• Support multiple surgical service lines, including:

  • General Surgery , Orthopedics , Urology , Robotics , OB/GYN , ENT , Cardiac , and Transplant (where applicable).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

• Minimum 2 years of recent hospital-based sterile processing experience (required).

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and sterilization best practices.

• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation across multiple specialties.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-587-6677 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.