Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument QA & Sterilization

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,570,000 - 82,065,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to join the Sterile Processing Department in Rochester, NY. You will inspect, assemble, sterilize and stock surgical instruments for the OR, ambulatory facilities and research clinics.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, verifying sterility, maintaining equipment, decontaminating instruments, and ensuring documentation and inventory accuracy for patient care areas.

Qualifications

• One year of post-secondary education and 1 year of related materials processing experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician preferred.
• Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• If hired after 2013, pass a nationally accredited central service exam and maintain credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, trays and carts per protocols.
• Operates sterilizers, inspects gauges and ensures sterility with testing and documentation.
• Checks and adjusts equipment to meet specifications before issue.
• Decontaminates instruments, cleans work areas and handles waste per protocol.
• Maintains inventory, processes orders and keeps accurate sterile supply records.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels and sterility dates.

Skills

Sterile processing

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Quality assurance

Education

Post-secondary education

Sterile processing certification preferred

Tools

ESI software

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to join the Sterile Processing Department in Rochester, NY. You will inspect, assemble, sterilize and stock surgical instruments for the OR, ambulatory facilities and research clinics.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, verifying sterility, maintaining equipment, decontaminating instruments, and ensuring documentation and inventory accuracy for patient care areas.