Central Services Technician

University of Rochester; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Ambulatory Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, ensuring sterile instruments and equipment meet safety standards and assisting clinicians with instrument handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience or REOC Sterile Processing training, and knowledge of decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience or completion of REOC Sterile Processing Training Program required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous operating room or medical/surgical experience in a health care facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and manufacturer guidelines when reprocessing and assembling instruments and equipment used in the operating room and patient care area
• Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment and ensure utilization per manufacturers' guidelines
• Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment
• Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes
• Identifies, picks, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas; monitors stock levels and assists in maintaining inventory levels

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; sterile processing training

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

500497 Ambulatory Surg Ctr-Ortho

Work Shift

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range

UR URCB 208 H

Compensation Range

$25.00 - $33.75

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to principles of sterile techniques utilizing technical knowledge. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient.

Essential Functions

• Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer’s guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area.
• Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment, ensuring utilization is in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. Initiates and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate/recommend changes as indicated.
• Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment.
• Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
• Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas. Monitors stock levels and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing.
• Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience or completion of REOC Sterile Processing Training Program required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous operating room or medical/surgical experience in a health care facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Acceptable communication skills required
• Understand verbal and written instructions required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• If hired on or after January 1, 2014, candidate must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization
• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years required or
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech within 1-1/2 years required or
• a substantially equivalent credential within 1-1/2 years required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.