Sterile Processing Tech (Full-time, Evenings)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech provides the hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment for patient care, following established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution. The role is based at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The technician processes and supplies sterile goods and equipment throughout the hospital and its affiliates, maintains sterilization supplies, distributes requested supplies and equipment, and keeps assigned areas clean, organized, and stocked. The position also involves collecting and cleaning soiled equipment and machines, maintaining clean carts and shelves, using appropriate protective equipment and attire, and transporting medications from crash carts to the pharmacy. A nationally accredited central service credential is required, unless the candidate qualifies under the stated grandfathering clause. Certification deadlines may apply to candidates hired under provisional or hard-to-fill provisions. The position has a heavy physical-demand classification, including lifting up to 100 pounds and possible exposure to environmental and mechanical hazards.
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 stated grandfathering clause.
- Alternatively, 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 candidate 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 6 months from hire.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting materials up to 100 pounds, as described in the physical requirements.
Responsibilities
- Process and supply sterile goods and equipment to all hospital areas, including decontamination, gleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution.
- Maintain appropriate supplies used in sterilizing items for the hospital and other institutions or organizations as directed by administrative staff.
- Report supplies that are not readily available to appropriate parties for replenishment.
- Distribute needed 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 fully 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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