St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital  is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

The Instrumentation Technician receives, sorts, and examines sterile surgical supplies. Inspects and prepares surgical items for sterilization. Loads and operates washer sterilizer, ultrasound cleaners and sterilizers. Understands and implements quality control of sterile and unsterile surgical items. Ensures that inventories are maintained and prescribed levels of sterile (instruments/supplies) and non-sterile supplies are maintained for OR Suites and surgical procedures. Takes appropriate action to repair or replace defective, damaged or missing instruments. Ensures that sterilizer tests are completed/monitored as needed. Implements procedures to ensure sterilization processes, OR sanitation practices and safety regulations are adhered to in the OR and that proper attire and pre-cleaners are utilized.

The Instrumentation Technician actively participates and implements preventive maintenance in the OR. Inventories and maintains prescribed levels of supplies; implants and orthopedic implants. Prepares surgical case set up, instruments and supplies, monitors physician preference cards and anticipates needs of OR. Assists in preparing the OR suite for surgical procedure. Assists OR staff in transferring supplies and instruments and sets up rooms for next day procedures as needed. Assists in removing soiled instrument carts to pick up area.

Financial responsibilities of the Instrumentation Technician include demonstration of stewardship behavior by conserving hospital resources, supplies and instruments.

High School Or GED equivalent required. Central Sterile experience required. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills preferred. Strong communication skills preferred.