Sterile Processing Technician
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