Sterile Processing Technician – Apprentice

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester seeks a Materials Processing Apprentice to inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrument pans, trays, and equipment for the OR and related facilities. You will operate steam sterilizers, verify time, pressure and temperature, and ensure correct instrument sets.

You will decontaminate and maintain equipment, receive and stock supplies, and keep records to support quality assurance.

Qualifications

• TABE Reading 10D and TABE Math 8D required.
• Successful completion of a panel interview required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, trays, technical equipment and case carts.
• Operates steam sterilizers; checks time, pressure, and temperature; loads/unloads items and performs basic maintenance.
• Checks and adjusts medical equipment to ensure proper operation before issuing.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment; prevents cross-contamination; prepares decontamination setup.
• Receives and stores supplies; manages inventory; documents stock and deliveries; maintains par levels.
• Conducts daily quality assurance on sterility and records as required.

Skills

TABE Reading 10D

TABE Math 8D

Panel interview

Job description

Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester seeks a Materials Processing Apprentice to inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instrument pans, trays, and equipment for the OR and related facilities. You will operate steam sterilizers, verify time, pressure and temperature, and ensure correct instrument sets.

You will decontaminate and maintain equipment, receive and stock supplies, and keep records to support quality assurance.