Central Services Technician

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to support the ambulatory surgery center in Rochester, NY. This full-time role operates in the UR Evening shift and involves preparing, sterilizing, assembling instruments, and ensuring patient-ready supplies for the operating room.

Responsibilities include following sterile processing protocols, documenting instrument usage, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with clinical staff to deliver safe patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to sterile techniques.
• Assists clinical staff and proper care of instruments/equipment.
• Reprocesses, cleans, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and stores instruments.
• Maintains inventory and stock levels; documents information and keeps records.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal/written instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Training Program

Healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Job Location (Full Address):

180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Employment Details:

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 500483 Ambul Surg Ctr-Sawgrass
• Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America)
• Range: UR URCB 208 H
• Compensation Range: $25.00 - $33.75

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

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