SEIU Materials Processing Spec

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

12d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Processing Spec inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, 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 cleans, adjusts, and services instruments and equipment to ensure they function properly before issue. The position decontaminates instruments and equipment while preventing cross-contamination, performs quality assurance checks, documents sterilization and inventory activity, and supports supply orders and deliveries. It follows department procedures and applicable legal and regulatory standards. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and works a rotating shift, 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

One year of post-secondary education and one year of related materials processing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For candidates hired on or after January 1, 2014: pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and obtain and maintain, within 18 months of hire, a credential administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: certified registered central service technician, certified sterile processing and distribution technician, or a substantially equivalent credential.
For candidates hired on or after January 1, 2014: obtain 12 continuing education units annually.
For candidates hired on or before December 31, 2013: obtain 10 continuing education units annually.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician.
Computer experience and 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, consulting the Processing Manager as needed.
Examine instruments for cleanliness, assembly, and function; assemble instrument sets according to ESI software program protocols; complete tray count and supply sheets; and package items according to established procedures.
Operate steam sterilizers, monitor time, pressure, and temperature gauges, load and unload sterilizers, and perform simple maintenance such as cleaning drain baskets.
Verify sterility by preparing cultures, reviewing processed test packs, interpreting results, and completing required documentation.
Check and adjust medical equipment according to procedures, and send equipment that does not meet specifications to the appropriate repair area.
Decontaminate 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, check deliveries against requisitions, document receipts, report discrepancies, and help maintain inventory par levels.
Document and fill surgical supply orders for patient care areas and deliver supplies when warranted.
Maintain records of equipment inventory use, service frequency, and equipment referred for repair.
Perform quality assurance checks on sterile supplies and instruments, including stock levels, sterility dates, and procedure cart accuracy; maintain critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.