Sterile Processing Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Massena, NY is seeking a part-time Sterile Processing Tech to prepare, inspect, and sterilize instruments and supplies, ensuring patient and staff safety while supporting daily operations.

Under the Sterile Processing Manager, you will operate steam and gas sterilizers, record sterilization data, maintain equipment, stock carts, rotate inventory, and uphold department standards for cleanliness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Certification by the CBSPD or CRCST required at hire or within two years.
• Ability to read, interpret charts and gauges on sterilization equipment.

Responsibilities

• Instrument & Supply Management: Receives, sorts, inspects, wraps, and sterilizes instruments, linens, and supplies from various hospital units, ensuring proper quality and inventory control
• Sterilization & Equipment Maintenance: Operates steam and gas sterilizers, records sterilization data, and monitors equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly
• Stocking & Distribution: Restocks supply carts and shelves, rotates inventory, processes supply requests, and maintains a clean, organized work area per departmental standards

Skills

cbspd/CRCST certification

read gauges and charts

teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing departmentLocation: Massena Hospital 1 Hospital Drive Massena, NY 13662

Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule: M-F 7a-3p or 9a-5p (Depends on the needs of the business)

SUMMARY

Prepare and maintain the many life preserving articles and pieces of equipment that are necessary to provide the utmost in both patient and employee safety and generate the utmost in both patient care. Follow the direction and guidance of the Sterile Processing Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instrument & Supply Management: Receives, sorts, inspects, wraps, and sterilizes instruments, linens, and supplies from various hospital units, ensuring proper quality and inventory control
• Sterilization & Equipment Maintenance: Operates steam and gas sterilizers, records sterilization data, and monitors equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly
• Stocking & Distribution: Restocks supply carts and shelves, rotates inventory, processes supply requests, and maintains a clean, organized work area per departmental standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification by the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) upon hire or must obtain within two years of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED
• Previous Central Service experience
• Ability to read, interpret and understand charts and gauges associated with sterilization equipment
• Ability to maintain records, interpret established procedures, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills required to work effectively with co-workers and other hospital staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required.

PAY RANGE

$21.79 - $31.12 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, 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.