Cert Sterile Processing Techn

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Cert Sterile Processing Tech in Rochester, NY. You will mentor Sterile Processing staff, perform decontamination, packaging, and sterilization, and collaborate to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include guiding juniors, maintaining stock, and upholding safety and compliance with department standards. The role requires 3 years of sterile processing experience and relevant certification within 18 months of hire; hours are 40 per week with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilization, storage and distribution of equipment.
• Serve as resource for resolving complex issues and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain supplies and ensure equipment availability per policies.
• Uphold cleanliness, safety, and department compliance and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Sterile processing expertise

Mentorship

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates 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

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.