SEIU Materials Processing Specialist, Apprentice
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role involves inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for various departments including the OR, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Hospital Units, and Research Clinics. The specialist will operate sterilizers, prepare and dispense sterile items, inspect and stock supplies, and perform inspection, adjusting, cleaning, and general servicing of instruments and equipment to ensure they are operating properly before issuance.
Requirements
- TABE Reading Test Score of 10D.
- TABE Math Test Score of 8D.
- Successful completion of a panel interview.
Responsibilities
- Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts.
- Selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing Manager as needed.
- Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function.
- Assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instrument per ESI software program protocols.
- Handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization.
- Completes count/supply sheets to document contents of tray.
- Follows established procedures to package/wrap trays/instruments to guarantee sterilization.
- Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures.
- Checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to attain and maintain proper levels.
- Loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution.
- Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets.
- Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation.
- Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing.
- Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to appropriate area for repair.
- Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures.
- Prevents cross-contamination per established procedures.
- Sets up decontamination equipment for operation.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift.
- Handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards.
- Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas.
- Checks stock as it is received against requisitions.
- Documents stock received and reports discrepancies.
- Assists in maintaining par levels of inventory.
- Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas.
- Delivers supplies when warranted.
- Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.
- Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments.
- Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts.
- Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
