Central Sterile Technician I (Non-Certified) - Central Sterile Processing

Compensation: $18.25 to $27.37 per hour (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.) Experience Level: No Healthcare Experience Required —Comprehensive On-the-Job Training Provided! The Impact You Can Make Are you ready to launch a meaningful career in healthcare without spending years in school? Join our Central Sterile Processing team as a Central Supply Technician I. In this vital role, you are the backbone of hospital safety. Working behind the scenes, you will ensure our surgical and medical teams have the perfectly sterilized, safe instruments they need to save lives every day. Why Join Our Team? Earn While You Learn : We provide complete, paid training. No prior medical background is required—just a strong work ethic and a sharp eye for detail. Free Professional Certification : We will support and prepare you to earn your national certification (CRCST or CSPDT) within your first year of employment, unlocking higher earning potential and career growth. The Foundation of Healthcare : This role teaches you the inner workings of hospital operations and surgical tools, serving as an exceptional stepping stone into surgical technology, nursing, or healthcare leadership. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities) Decontamination & Cleaning Safely collect used, soiled instruments and medical equipment from the operating rooms and ancillary departments. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to clean, disinfect, and process instruments utilizing manual techniques, washers, and ultrasonic machines. Learn and apply strict infection control standards and "Instructions for Use" (IFU) data to ensure safe instrument handling. Assembly & Inspection Carefully inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper structural functionality. Use specialized tracking software and inventory count sheets to assemble and wrap precise instrument trays for surgical procedures. Apply chemical indicators and sterility seals to guarantee quality control. Sterilization & Quality Assurance Operate high-tech sterilizers, selecting the exact appropriate cycles for various types of medical equipment. Conduct and document mandatory daily chemical and biological testing on sterilization equipment to maintain flawless quality logs. Troubleshoot equipment variations and report system anomalies immediately to leadership. Distribution & Scope Processing Stock clean and sterile surgical supplies across Glens Falls Hospital units and restock emergency code carts. Execute high-level disinfection and precise irrigation workflows for specialized medical scopes, maintaining meticulous logging records. What You Bring (Qualifications) Education : High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Experience : No healthcare experience required! Prior experience in fast-paced retail, warehousing, manufacturing, assembly lines, or hospitality translates perfectly to this high-detail environment. Certifications : Must obtain a professional technician certification (CRCST through HSPA/IAHCSMM or CSPDT through CBSPD) within 12 months of hire (hospital provides training support). Core Capabilities : Exceptional attention to detail, strong team collaboration, computer literacy for equipment tracking, and resilience when working in a fast-paced clinical environment.