Sterile Processing Tech (Part-Time, Evenings)

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for per diem work at our Rochester, NY location. The role involves cleaning, decontaminating, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distributing sterile goods across the hospital and affiliates.

You will work a Tue/Wed/Thu schedule with varied shifts and a weekend rotation every 6–8 weeks, supporting department policies and maintaining safe, efficient operations in the Sterile Processing Dept.

Qualifications

• Certified Central Service Technician credential required.
• Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Grand-fathering clause requires evidence of prior CS tech work in a healthcare facility.
• Provisional IAHCSMM certification must be completed within 6 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterile goods and equipment to all hospital areas.
• Maintain sterile processing supplies and ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Report shortages to appropriate staff for replenishment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates.
• Transport medications from crash cart to the pharmacy.

Skills

Attention to safety

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

CRCST credential

Sterile Processing & Distribution credential

Grand-fathering eligibility documentation

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.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621

DEPARTMENT: Sterile Processing Dept

SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Varied Shifts; Weekend Rotation Once every 6-8 weeks

Key Responsbilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential
  • Certified 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)

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 General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / ... Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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.