Centralized Sterile Technician - $35-53 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Centralized Sterile Technician for a job in Ardsley, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Centralized Sterile Technician Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : 01 / 12 / 2026 Duration : Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours, days Employment Type : Staff Position Summary The Central Sterile Educator & Quality Assurance Coordinator (CSEQAC) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and appraisal of the orientation, competency and quality assurance programs, and professional development for central sterile department personnel. The CSEQAC is also responsible for the development and maintenance of department policies and procedures. The CSEQAC will oversee education and QA for all sterile processing departments that provide services for White Plains Hospital. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following : Collaborates with supervisors and patient safety nurses and educators to allocate workload to staff members to achieve or exceed planned outcomes Coordinates the new employee orientation and onboarding Evaluates, creates, and updates central sterile policies and procedures. Ensures preference cards and electronic database is maintained as accurate to current inventory and procedural needs Manages the central sterile competency program Demonstrates the ability to collect and interpret data Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise in sterile processing equipment, processes, and inventory control principles. Works effectively as part of a team to achieve departmental and organizational outcomes Coaches staff members to encourage, motivate, and guide staff members in learning and improving effectiveness Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving tools and techniques to analyze situations fully and accurately and to reach productive decisions Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy Collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of sterile processing products Effectively communicates pertinent information to management, colleagues and staff members Evaluates Sterile Processing & Case Cart policies and procedures to assure practice is in accordance with professional standards and accrediting regulations. Manages the Sterile Processing & Case Cart Quality Assurance Program, including utilizing a multi- disciplinary approach for quality projects to enhance clinical outcomes in the perioperative setting Effectively communicates pertinent information to management, colleagues, and staff members Keeps current on knowledge of Sterile Processing standards, regulations, protocols, products, and equipment according to AAMI, AORN, Commonwealth of PA Department of Health, Joint Commission, FDA, and CDC Develops individualized performance improvement plans with a focus on improving staff work performance and facilitates the process upon completion Support the Provider Based Practices (PBP) under the hospital licenses; educates PBP staff on scope processing; point of use sterilization process and transporting instruments. Evaluates PBP staff competencies on point of use and preparing instruments for transportation Collaborates with Infection Control Practitioner to achieve proper workflow for PBP Provides expert knowledge in developing process for transporting instrumentation Participates in DOH and Joint Commission Readiness Plan and site visits; surveying SPCC department and PBP. Educational / Training Requirement High School Diploma or GED Required Associates or bachelor's degree Preferred Three to five years of sterile processing experience, including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and storage of surgical instruments and supplies in an acute care setting required. One to two years of experience managing Sterile Processing Competency and Quality Assurance Programs strongly preferred. One to two years of experience in the role of a Lead Sterile Processing Technician or Supervisor strongly preferred. One to two years of experience as a departmental educator. Certified Registered Central Service Technician, (CRCST), Required Certified Healthcare Leadership, (CHL), Required or obtained within one year of hire Certified Instrument Specialist, (CIS), Required or obtained within one year of hire Certified IAHSCMM Instructor or other Education Certification, Preferred About Medical Solutions Direct Hire At Medical Solutions, we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you'll fit right in.