Cert Sterile Processing Techn

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Cert Sterile Processing Tech to support the Sterile Processing department. The role involves leadership duties, mentoring staff, and ensuring processed material meets quality and cost standards for patient care.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution across the hospital and affiliates. A strong focus on safety, training, and policy compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing.
• Certification: CRST or CSPDT, or Central Service Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
• Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sterile Processing Expertise: Applies advanced skills in decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical equipment.
• Mentorship and Training: Guides junior staff and may assist in training new employees.
• Inventory and Supply Management: Maintains supplies and distribution according to policies.
• Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance: Ensures cleanliness and adherence to department standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Mentorship

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates' level coursework in clinical field

Job description

Job Title: Cert Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing

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

Hours Per Week: 40 hrs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm, 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing
• 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
• Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in mentoring or precepting
• Completion of associates' level coursework in clinical field

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.