Sterile Processing Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 28,585 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is looking for a Sterile Processing Tech at Clifton Springs Hospital to provide essential sterilization and processing expertise. You will ensure that staff has the necessary equipment for safe procedures, focusing on deep attention to detail and communication.

This role involves processing, sterilization, and distribution of hospital supplies, requiring appropriate credentials and a physical ability to handle heavy workloads. The position offers a pay range of $20.75 - $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam.
• Current credentialing for Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician or Central Service Technician.
• Evidence of experience in a Central Service role within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods and equipment throughout the hospital.
• Collect and clean soiled equipment and ensure proper sterilization.
• Transport supplies and equipment as needed within the hospital.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Sterile Processing Tech, your exceptional sterilization and processing abilities provide staff with the equipment they need to perform safe and successful procedures.

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Peri-Operative
Location: Clifton Springs Hospital - 2 Coulter Road
Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 7 am - 3:30 pm no weekends/ no holidays

ATTRIBUTES

• Qualifies through one of the following:

  Credentialed: Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential
• Hard to Fill Clause: A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians
• Grand-fathering Clause: Must provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 1/1/2011 – 1/1/2015
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing. Responsible for processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment to all areas within the hospital, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing and distribution
• Sterilization. Ensure appropriate supplies are used in the process of sterilizing items; collect and clean soiled equipment, machines, carts and shelves
• Distribution. Transport needed supplies, medication and equipment throughout the hospital

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

PAY RANGE: $20.75 - $25.00