Sterile Processing Tech - Senior

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Senior Sterile Processing Tech for Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. This full-time role includes 40 hours weekly with 3pm-11:30pm or 11pm-7:30am shifts, on-call and weekend rotations.

You will mentor staff and ensure quality across decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of sterile goods. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sterile processing, certification requirements, and strong organizational and communication skills to support hospital

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing.
• Central Service Technician certification or equivalent; grand-fathering options may apply.
• Certification due within stated timelines after hire if required.

Responsibilities

• Applies mastery of sterile processing skills and guides others.
• Oversees decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.
• Provides training and oversight to junior staff.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available and properly stored.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description STATUS: Full timeJob Title: Senior Sterile Processing TechDepartment: Sterile ProcessingLocation: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm and11pm-7:30am, On call and weekend rotations required

SUMMARY:

Acts in a mentoring capacity over Sterile Processing staff, utilizing leadership skills to assist manager in development and growth of junior staff. 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:

• Applies a mastery of skills in sterile processing environment.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues, or technical skills.
• Provides guidance and general oversight to less experienced employees.
• May train new employeesResponsible for duties below, which are identified at a higher level than junior staff and reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• 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.
• Complete required continuous training and education according to department standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing
• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential.
• -OR-Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician, Sr. if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians.
• -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.
• 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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in mentoring or precepting
• Completion of associates' level coursework in clinical field
• Strong organization, computer, and communication skills

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.

PAY RANGE:

PAY RANGE: $21.75 - $26.00 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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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.