Profession: Surgical Services
Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night – 5x8 Hours (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the safe and effective decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and trays used in operating rooms and other clinical areas. This role ensures adherence to infection control standards, aseptic techniques, and departmental policies to support patient safety and clinical efficiency.
Monday through Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Rotating weekends and holidays based on departmental needs
Perform decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and trays
Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection prevention consistently
Operate and monitor equipment used for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments
Assemble both simple and complex surgical instrument sets accurately and efficiently
Operate sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature systems, and related technologies
Monitor, document, and record sterilization and decontamination processes in accordance with policy
Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with standards
Respond promptly to urgent and emergent requests from clinical staff
Maintain proper handling, storage, and distribution of sterile supplies
Successful completion of a nationally accredited Central Service Technician certification exam OR
Minimum of 1 year of employment experience as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health clearance
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
Ability to work independently during night shifts while collaborating with clinical teams
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.