Cert Sterile Processing Tech - Senior(Full-Time, Varied Shifts)

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Tech to mentor Sterile Processing staff and support the manager in developing junior team members. You will ensure decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and distribution of processed materials for the hospital and affiliates.

This full‑time role requires working 40 hrs per week with varied shifts, emphasizing safety, cleanliness and regulatory compliance, plus ongoing education to maintain credentials.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing.
• Must hold CRCT or SPTCD certification, or meet grandfathering/hard-to-fill provisions.

Responsibilities

• Sterile processing for decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.
• Maintain and replenish sterilization supplies and equipment.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Mentorship

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Central Service Technician certification

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing

Location: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week: 40 hrs

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2pm-10:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, 4pm -12:30am, 10pm-6:30am, 11pm-7:30am varied shifts, one weekend per month required.

SUMMARY:

Acts in a mentoring capacity over Sterile Processing staff, utilizing leadership skills to assist manager in development and growth of junior staff. Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed material and equipment ensuring a quality product at an effective cost for patient care by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sterile Processing Expertise : Applies advanced skills in decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical equipment across the hospital and affiliates.
• Mentorship and Training : Serves as a resource for resolving complex issues, provides guidance to junior staff, and may assist in training new employees.
• Inventory and Supply Management : Maintains and replenishes sterilization supplies, ensures availability of equipment, and follows established policies for distribution and stock maintenance.
• Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance : Upholds cleanliness and organization of assigned areas, adheres to protective measures, and completes ongoing education and training per department standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing required.
• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential.
• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician credential.
  -OR-
• Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician, Sr. if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians.
  -OR-
• Grand-fathering Clause: Must 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 1/1/2011 – 1/1/2015.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire if does not meet grand-fathering requirements.
• Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months after employment if Hard to Fill clause is utilized.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.75 - $26.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.