Central Svc Tech Wk Ldr

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instruments and maintain sterile technique in the Surgical Center. This full-time role supports the clinical staff, handles decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of medical devices, and ensures room turnover between cases.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years in sterile processing or perioperative settings; CRCST or CSPDT certification (or equivalent) within 1.5 years

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 3 years direct experience in sterile processing or perioperative settings.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience acceptable.
• CRCST or CSPDT certifications within 1.5 years or substantially equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies using sterile techniques.
• Ensures proper care, handling and turnover of instruments between cases.
• Assists clinical staff with patient care and advocacy tasks.
• Decontaminates, processes, assembles, stores and distributes medical devices.
• Oversees training of Sterile Processing employees.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Proofreading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening: 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 URCA 209 H Compensation Range: $26.25 - $35.44 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 and facilitating room turnover between cases.
• Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient.
• Decontaminates, processes, assembles, stores and distributes medical devices and supplies used in patient care while adhering to principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Oversees the training of Sterile Processing employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs all aspects of the technical job responsibilities, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, cart set up, and distribution.
• Monitors the day-to-day activities of the central service technician team as it relates to workflow and performance.
• Provides feedback concerning performance of employees and departmental operations.
• 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Identifies, monitors, orders and distributes all supplies and stock items, including equipment requests.
• Serves as liaison to hospital purchasing department as well as outside vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma equivalent and 3 years direct experience in sterile processing, inventory control or in a perioperative setting with surgical instruments and supplies with in a hospital/clinical environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, supplies and equipment and its relationship to surgical procedures required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite programs. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required
• Strong ability to communicate, orally and in writing required
• Ability to proofread documents and check for accuracy 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
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech within 1-1/2 years required
• Or 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.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries - always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.