Sterile Processing Tech - St. Lawrence Health System : Job Details

As a Sterile Processing Technician, 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• Employees with Provisional Certification from IAHCSMM must obtain complete certification within 6 months from hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

Physical Requirements:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $23.75

Location: Rochester, New York, 14621