SEIU Materials Processing Spec

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

2d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Materials Processing Spec inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, and decontaminates surgical instruments, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for operating rooms, ambulatory care facilities, hospital units, and research clinics. The role operates sterilizers, prepares and dispenses sterile items, inspects and stocks supplies, and checks, adjusts, cleans, and services instruments and equipment to ensure they operate properly before being issued.

The position is responsible for following established sterilization and decontamination procedures, preventing cross-contamination, maintaining quality assurance, completing required documentation, and handling infectious waste and linen according to protocol. It also receives, stores, and distributes supplies; monitors inventory and equipment use; and refers equipment that does not meet specifications for repair. The position exercises no supervision or direction.

Requirements

• One year of post-secondary education and one year of related materials processing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• If hired on or after January 1, 2014, pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and obtain and maintain an approved nationally accredited central service technician credential, or substantially equivalent credential, within eighteen months of hire.
• Obtain twelve CEU credits annually if hired on or after January 1, 2014; ten CEU credits annually if hired on or before December 31, 2013.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician.
• Computer experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts; select packaging and sterilization methods, assemble sets according to ESI software protocols, complete count and supply sheets, and package items according to established procedures.
• Operate steam sterilizers; monitor time, pressure, and temperature; load and unload sterilizers; perform simple maintenance; prepare and review cultures and test packs; interpret results and complete required documentation.
• Check and adjust medical equipment according to procedures, and send equipment that does not meet specifications to the appropriate area for repair.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment, prevent cross-contamination, set up decontamination equipment, clean and disinfect equipment and work areas, and handle infectious waste and linen according to established protocols.
• Receive and store supplies, verify deliveries against requisitions, document received stock and discrepancies, help maintain inventory par levels, fill and document supply orders, and deliver supplies when warranted.
• Maintain records of equipment inventory use, servicing frequency, and equipment referred for repair.
• Perform quality assurance checks on sterile supplies and instruments, including daily checks of stock levels, sterility dates, and procedure-cart accuracy.
• Maintain critical documentation, including biological monitoring records and sterilizer load sheets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed