Sterile Processing Tech ( Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health • Batavia, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech processes and supplies sterile goods and equipment to hospital areas and affiliates to support safe and successful procedures. Duties include decontaminating, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing equipment and supplies. The position maintains sterilization supplies, reports unavailable supplies for replenishment, follows department distribution procedures, and keeps assigned areas clean, organized, and stocked. It also involves collecting and cleaning soiled equipment and machines, maintaining carts and shelves, using appropriate protective equipment and attire, and transporting medications from crash carts to the pharmacy.

This is a full-time, days position in the Sterile Processing Department at 127 North Street, Batavia, NY 14020. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an on-call weekend rotation every sixth weekend. The posted pay range is $20.75–$25.00. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 health care facility for a cumulative period of one year between 1/1/2011 and 1/1/2015.
• Central Service Technician certification is required within 18 months of hire if the employee does not meet grandfathering requirements.
• Sterile Processing certification is required within 18 months after employment if the Hard to Fill clause is utilized.
• Employees with provisional IAHCSMM certification must obtain complete certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to meet the stated heavy physical demands, including lifting materials up to 100 pounds and working around physical and environmental hazards.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods and equipment to hospital areas, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution.
• Maintain appropriate supplies used in sterilizing items for hospital and other authorized organizations.
• Report supplies that are not readily available to 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