Sterile Processing Tech (Part-Time, Evenings)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech processes and supplies sterile goods and equipment to hospital areas to support safe and successful procedures. Duties include decontaminating, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing items; maintaining sterilization supplies; reporting shortages; and distributing ordered supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates. The role also involves keeping assigned areas clean, organized, and stocked; collecting and cleaning soiled equipment and machines; maintaining clean carts and shelves using appropriate protective equipment and attire; and transporting medications from the crash cart to the pharmacy. The position is per diem, based at 1425 Portland Avenue in Rochester, New York. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday on varied shifts, with a weekend rotation once every 6–8 weeks.
Requirements
- Successfully pass a nationally accredited central service exam and hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential or Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician credential, or meet the stated grandfathering clause.
- The grandfathering clause requires 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 grandfathering requirements are not met.
- Sterile Processing certification is required within 18 months after employment if the Hard to Fill clause is utilized.
- Employees with provisional certification from IAHCSMM must obtain complete certification within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to meet the stated heavy physical requirements, including physically intensive work and lifting materials up to 100 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Process and supply sterile goods and equipment throughout the hospital, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution.
- Maintain appropriate supplies used in sterilizing items for hospital use and other organizations as designated by administrative staff.
- Report supplies that are not readily available to appropriate parties for replenishment.
- Distribute ordered supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates.
- 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 the crash cart to the pharmacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
