Job description

OUR VISION

To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.

OUR MISSION

To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island, formerly known as (Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center or LIFQHC) is a non-profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in the following locations in Nassau County: Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. In addition, the Harmony Healthcare Long Island has 3 school-based health centers, WIC offices (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve the individuals in our communities, providing enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, while raising the level of care. We treat patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more.

JOB TITLE: Sterilization Technician/Courier

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterilzation Technician/Courier’s main role is to successfully carry out the collection, processing, and sterilization of all surgical instruments and transport them to and from all HHLI health center locations. During this transport process, the sterilization technician is also expected to transport any interoffice mail as needed. has expertise in the eClinicalWorks system, including planning, design, training, interfacing, and maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination

· Operating equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment

· Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear

· Unpacking, checking and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices

· Delivering equipment and supplies to all health center sites

· Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures

· Maintaining records of sterilized instruments, equipment and supply maintenance, and sterilization procedures

· Monitoring temperature and humidity conditions within storage areas

· Packing and preparing decontamination equipment

· Monitoring sterilized equipment inventory

· Reporting any issues regarding the sterilized equipment and testing it before use

· Managing and maintaining sterilization supply inventory, checking expiration dates, and reordering supplies

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A High School diploma or GED

· Certificate in sterile processing and distribution.

· Extensive knowledge of the best practices for infection control, hazardous waste disposal

· The ability to work well under pressure

· Keen attentiveness to detail to monitor working conditions, inspect equipment and oversee the decontamination process

· Strong technical and problem solving skills

· Good critical thinking and judgment

· Ability to handle sensitive equipment

· Proof of up-to-date immunizations

· Ability to remain stationary and upright during a shift and to move items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

· 2 yrs. experience with ambulatory surgical sterilization process is a plus

· You must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel, if working in Nassau or Suffolk Counties, a valid New York, driver's license is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Family leave
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Pet insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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