Sterile Processing Tech (Full-time, Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital – 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for evening shifts (3pm–11:30pm). The role processes and distributes sterile goods, ensuring quality and cost efficiency for patient care.

The position requires national central service credentials (CRCST or CSPDT) or grandfathering, with certification milestones within 18 months of hire. Physical requirements and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds CRCST or CSPDT, or qualifies by grand-fathering based on prior service.
• Central Service Technician certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire if not grandfathered.
• Sterile Processing certification must be obtained within 18 months after employment if Hard to Fill clause is used. Provisional IAHCSMM must become complete within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods to hospital areas, including decontamination, packing, sterilization and distribution.
• Maintain clean, stocked areas and ensure timely availability of supplies across hospital and affiliates.
• Report any stock or supply gaps to the appropriate parties for replenishment.
• Distribute required supplies and equipment throughout the hospital following department procedures.
• Adhere to all policies, keeping work areas organized and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Central Service Certification

Sterile Processing knowledge

Education

CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician

CSPDT - Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

Tools

IAHCSMM

Job description

Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing

Location: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621

Schedule: Evenings, Monday-Friday, 3pm to 11:30pm

Summary

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

Responsible for processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment to all areas within the hospital, including decontamination, gleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution. Maintains appropriate supplies used in the process of sterilizing items for use in the hospital and any other institution or organization deemed appropriate by the administrative staff. Reports any supply not readily available to appropriate parties for replenishment. Distributes needed supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates as ordered. Follows all department policies and procedures when distributing supplies and equipment. Keeps assigned areas clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

• Collects and cleans soiled equipment and machines, and maintains clean carts and shelves on floors, utilizing appropriate protective equipment and attire. Transport medications from crash cart to pharmacy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician credentialCertified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician credential-OR-Grand-fathering Clause: Must provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a health care facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 1/1/2011 - 1/1/2015.

Required License/Certification Skills:

Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire if does not meet grand-fathering requirements. Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months after employment if Hard to Fill clause is utilized. Employees with Provisional Certification from IAHCSMM must obtain complete certification within 6 months from hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy - This category includes physically intensive work such as lifting heavy materials (up to 100 lbs.), climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, and working on uneven, slippery, or elevated surfaces. Employees must demonstrate strong motor coordination, balance, and spatial awareness to safely operate tools and equipment. High visual and auditory alertness is required, especially in areas with moving machinery. Emotional demands are moderate, focusing on hazard recognition, task accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Environmental exposures may include extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, loud noise, and mechanical hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and periodic physical examinations are often required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

PAY RANGE:

$20.75 - $25.00 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.