Sterile Processing Technician Trainee/Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time/Second Shift)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Trainee/Sterile Processing Technician for 40 hours/week on the second shift. The role involves cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and patient-care equipment to ensure safe, sterile supplies align with infection prevention standards.

Trainee starting at $20.12/hour, full technician at $22.16/hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or equivalent accreditation recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Must meet acceptable educational practices as defined by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, packs, reusable devices, and patient care equipment.
• Ensure availability of safe, sterile supplies for patient care by following infection prevention standards and departmental procedures.

Skills

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Central Service Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title

Sterile Processing Technician Trainee/Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time/Second Shift)

Job Type

Regular

Company

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Sterile Processing

Time Type

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

Fte

1

Shift

Second Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Looking for a Meaningful Career in Healthcare? Join a dedicated team responsible for providing safe, sterile equipment that supports outstanding patient outcomes.
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments, instrument trays, packs, reusable medical devices, and patient care equipment. This position ensures the availability of safe, sterile, and properly functioning supplies and equipment for patient care by following established infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental procedures.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.16 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay rate reflects the potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills.
The Sterile Processing Trainee is a trainee position. Incumbents will be engaged in trainee duties that may lead to the full performance level of a Sterile Processing Technician. Starting hourly rate is $20.12 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience for Sterile Processing Technician

Certification Requirement

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management); or


• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or


• An equivalent certification from a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.

Note

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Required Education And Experience For Sterile Processing Technician Trainee

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.


• NOTE

Incumbents must obtain certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management); or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or an equivalent certification from a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center within one (1) year of appointment to this title as a condition of continued employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees, applicants, or job seekers on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a fair, respectful workplace where employees are valued for their contributions and supported in advancing our mission.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, employment process, or to perform your job, please contact [e-mail] and provide information about your request and preferred contact method.

Our Core Values

RPCIC is committed to fostering an environment where patients, families, employees, volunteers, and members of our community are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect. We believe our mission is strengthened when individuals contribute their experiences, perspectives, and ideas and work together toward a common purpose. Our actions are guided by our core values of Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].