Sterile Processing Tech (Full-Time, Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sterile Processing Tech, you provide staff with the equipment needed to perform safe and successful procedures through sterilization and processing. The role is based in the Sterile Processing Department at 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation of one weekend every seven to eight weeks.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a nationally accredited central service exam and hold and maintain either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential or a Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician credential, unless qualifying under the grandfathering clause.
• For the grandfathering clause, provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2015.
• Central Service Technician certification is required within 18 months of hire if the applicant does not meet grandfathering requirements.
• Sterile Processing certification is required within 18 months after employment if the Hard to Fill clause is used.
• Employees with provisional IAHCSMM certification must obtain complete certification within six months of hire.
• Meet the role’s heavy physical demands, which may include lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, and working on uneven, slippery, or elevated surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods and equipment to hospital areas, including decontaminating, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing items.
• Maintain appropriate supplies used to sterilize items for hospital use and for other institutions or organizations designated by administrative staff.
• Report supplies that are unavailable to the appropriate parties for replenishment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates as ordered.
• Follow department policies and procedures when distributing supplies and equipment.
• Keep assigned areas clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Collect and clean soiled equipment and machines, and maintain clean carts and shelves on floors using appropriate protective equipment and attire.
• Transport medications from crash carts to the pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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