Sterile Processing Associate II - New York, NY - AK 26-13247

Job Title: Sterile Processing Associate II
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 9 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $44 – $46/hr

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Associate II to perform decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.

• 1–2 years of sterile processing experience with demonstrated competency.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of decontamination, disinfection, cleaning, and sterilization methods.

• Experience with surgical instrumentation, instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization.

• Experience with instrument tracking systems; Horizon Surgical Manager experience preferred/required per role duties.

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

• Strong manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity, and physical stamina.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move supplies and equipment.

• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and follow written and oral instructions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes.

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, and troubleshoot instruments and cleaning equipment.

• Prepare, assemble, inspect, package, wrap, seal, and label general and specialty surgical instrument sets.

• Verify instrument functionality, sharpness, integrity, and completeness.

• Perform sterilization processes and monitor mechanical and chemical indicators.

• Maintain accurate sterilization documentation and instrument tracking records.

• Scan and record processed instruments, tasks, transactions, and surgical sets.

• Follow infection-control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.

• Prepare and dispatch surgical cases according to operating room schedules and preference cards.

• Select and deliver appropriate medical/surgical supplies and instrument trays to operating rooms.

• Maintain OSHA safety standards and follow proper handling procedures for chemicals and detergents.