Sterile Processing Tech – Instrument Prep & Sterilization

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 60,460,000 - 82,065,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Sterile Processing professional to join the 500109 Sterile Processing Department. This full-time role is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, with a 40-hour work week and a compensation range aligned with the referenced labor agreement.

Responsibilities include inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilizing instrument pans, operating sterilizers, decontaminating instruments, managing stock, and ensuring quality assurance to maintain sterility

Qualifications

• One year of post-secondary education and 1 year of related materials processing experience.
• Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician preferred.
• Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within eighteen months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes instrument pans, trays, equipment and carts; follows protocols for sterilization and documentation.
• Operates sterilizers; checks gauges; loads/unloads; maintains sterility and completes required documentation.
• Checks and adjusts medical equipment; sends non-conforming items to repair.
• Decontaminates instruments; sets up decontamination area; cleans and handles waste per protocol.
• Receives and stores supplies; checks stock; maintains par levels; delivers supplies as needed.
• Performs quality assurance on sterile supplies and maintains sterilizer load sheets.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

Post-secondary education

Materials processing experience

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a Sterile Processing professional to join the 500109 Sterile Processing Department. This full-time role is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, with a 40-hour work week and a compensation range aligned with the referenced labor agreement.

Responsibilities include inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilizing instrument pans, operating sterilizers, decontaminating instruments, managing stock, and ensuring quality assurance to maintain sterility