Sterile Processing Technician

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a diligent Sterile Processing Technician in Rochester, NY for a full-time role. You will inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize instrument pans, trays and equipment for the OR, ambulatory care facilities, hospital units and research clinics.

You will operate steam sterilizers, ensure sterility, maintain equipment, and manage stock and documentation in line with department, legal and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• One year of post-secondary education and 1 year of related materials processing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician preferred.
• Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• If hired on or after January 1, 2014, candidate must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and hold one of the credentials: CRST, CSPDT, or substantially equivalent; twelve CEU credits annually.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, trays, equipment, and carts for OR, ambulatory care, hospital units, and research clinics.
• Operates steam sterilizers; monitors time, pressure and temperature; loads/unloads sterilizers and maintains sterility through proper handling.
• Checks and adjusts medical equipment to ensure proper operation and sends non-conforming items for repair.
• Decontaminates instruments and equipment; maintains cleanliness and adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintains stock levels and documents inventory; processes orders for surgical supplies and records usage.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks and maintains documentation for sterility dates and procedure carts.

Education

Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a diligent Sterile Processing Technician in Rochester, NY for a full-time role. You will inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize instrument pans, trays and equipment for the OR, ambulatory care facilities, hospital units and research clinics.

You will operate steam sterilizers, ensure sterility, maintain equipment, and manage stock and documentation in line with department, legal and regulatory standards.