Central Sterile Processing Technician in Sharon, CT, United States
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Central Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Sharon, CT, United States
Salary Range: 20.86 - 38.73
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 24
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: DAY 8.5
Work Shift: 3 x 8 hour weekday shifts per week, between 6:30am-6:30pm, some flexibility
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women's services.
Our accolades include:
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, "We're here for you." We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Responsibilities:
Insures proper operation of sterilizer units prior to use on a daily basis.
Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift. Records results in appropriate log. 3. Inspects gas and steam sterilizer for visible signs of malfunction and reports to charge nurse or Director.
Processes or oversees, all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Service.
Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
Maintains appropriate spore testing on routine basis and documents results as required.
Assists with clerical work related to the Central Service, as requested.
Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Service''s dispensing racks.
Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by department.
Maintains preventative maintenance procedures. Completes repair orders for Engineering Department for any unit found inoperable.
Receives and delivers supplies.
Assists with monitoring and maintaining stock in storeroom.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Orders stock as needed.
Requirements:
Graduate of high school or equivalent.
Minimum of one year experience as Sterile Tech.
Current BLS Certificate.
Sterile Tech Certification Required.
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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