Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Care

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Sterile Processing Associate to support operating room readiness by sterilizing, assembling, and distributing sterile instrument pans and trays. You will operate steam sterilizers and maintain instrument integrity per department standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality assurance of sterile supplies, and adherence to regulatory practices, with a rotating shift under UR - Rotating schedule. Full-time, on-site at 601 Elmwood Ave.

Qualifications

• TABE Reading Test Score of 10D.
• TABE Math Test Score of 8D.
• Successful completion of a panel interview.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, package and sterilize instrument pans, trays and equipment for OR, ambulatory care facilities and labs.
• Operate sterilizers and maintain correct time, pressure and temperature; prepare and dispense sterile items.
• Check and adjust medical equipment for proper operation prior to issuing.
• Decontaminate instruments; set up decontamination equipment and dispose of infectious waste per protocol.
• Receive, store and track supplies; maintain inventory par levels and document stock.
• Perform daily quality checks on sterility, stock records, and essential documentation.

Skills

TABE Reading

TABE Math

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a Sterile Processing Associate to support operating room readiness by sterilizing, assembling, and distributing sterile instrument pans and trays. You will operate steam sterilizers and maintain instrument integrity per department standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality assurance of sterile supplies, and adherence to regulatory practices, with a rotating shift under UR - Rotating schedule. Full-time, on-site at 601 Elmwood Ave.