Sterile Processing Tech (Full-Time, Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, MN

5d • $21 - $25 • 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 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 one weekend rotation every 7 to 8 weeks. The position is full-time and evening shift.

The work involves processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment throughout the hospital and its affiliates, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution. The role also maintains and replenishes supplies, cleans soiled equipment and work areas using appropriate protective equipment and attire, and transports medications from crash carts to the pharmacy.

The position requires a nationally accredited central service credential or qualifying evidence of prior central service employment under the stated grandfathering clause. Additional certification deadlines apply to employees who do not meet grandfathering requirements, those hired under the Hard to Fill clause, and employees holding provisional IAHCSMM certification. The stated physical-demand category is Heavy, including physically intensive tasks and possible exposure to environmental and mechanical hazards; accommodations will be considered for reported physical requirements.

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, or qualify under the stated grandfathering clause.
• 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 occurring between January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2015.
• If grandfathering requirements are not met, obtain Central Service Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
• If the Hard to Fill clause is utilized, obtain Sterile Processing certification within 18 months after employment.
• Employees with Provisional Certification from IAHCSMM must obtain complete certification within 6 months of hire.
• Meet the position's stated Heavy physical requirements, subject to consideration of accommodations for reported physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods and equipment to all hospital areas, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution.
• Maintain appropriate supplies used to sterilize items for hospital and other approved institutional or organizational use.
• 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 fully stocked with necessary supplies.
• Collect and clean soiled equipment and machines, and maintain clean carts and shelves on floors while 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