Sterile Processing Technician

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support the Materials Management department at Unity Hospital. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with evenings/overnight shifts and occasional weekends/holidays, enabling you to ensure safe and ready sterile equipment for procedures.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, packing and distribution of sterile goods, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in a high‑volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Credentialed: must pass a nationally accredited central service exam and hold one of the credentials listed, e.g., CRCST or CSPDT.
• Grand-fathering clause: evidence of prior central service work in a healthcare facility for a defined period.
• Strong attention to detail with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing and supplying sterile goods to hospital areas, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing and distribution.
• Sanitization: ensure proper supplies and processes; clean equipment, machines, carts and shelves as required.
• Distribution: transport supplies, medications and equipment throughout the hospital.

Job description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech
Department: Materials Management

Location: Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Evenings/Overnight Shifts / occasional weekend +/or holiday shifts

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing. Responsible for processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment to all areas within the hospital, including decontamination, cleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing and distribution
• Sterilization. Ensure appropriate supplies are used in the process of sterilizing items; collect and clean soiled equipment, machines, carts and shelves
• Distribution. Transport needed supplies, medication and equipment throughout the hospital.

ATTRIBUTES

• Qualifies through one of the following:
  • Credentialed: 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 and Distribution Technician credential
  • Hard to Fill Clause: A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians
  • Grand-fathering Clause: Must provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 1/1/2011 - 1/1/2015
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

EDUCATION

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)

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$20.75 - $25.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.