Sterile Processing Tech - Senior

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

162d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Acts in a mentoring capacity over Sterile Processing staff, utilizing leadership skills to assist manager in development and growth of junior staff. Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed material and equipment ensuring a quality product at an effective cost for patient care by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.

Requirements

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing
• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential, Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician credential
• Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in mentoring or precepting
• Completion of associates' level coursework in clinical field

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced skills in decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical equipment across the hospital and affiliates.
• Serves as a resource for resolving complex issues, provides guidance to junior staff, and may assist in training new employees.
• Maintains and replenishes sterilization supplies, ensures availability of equipment, and follows established policies for distribution and stock maintenance.
• Upholds cleanliness and organization of assigned areas, adheres to protective measures, and completes ongoing education and training per department standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED