O.R./Central Supply Assist – Massena, NY Position Available In [Unknown county], Maine

Job Title:

O.

R Central Supply Assistant Department:

Central Supply Location:

Massena Hospital Hours Per Week:

24 weekly scheduled hours

Schedule:

part time, variable shift

SUMMARY:

Prepare and maintain the many life preserving articles and pieces of equipment that are necessary to provide the utmost in both patient and employee safety and generate the utmost in patient care. Follow the direction and guidance of the Central Supply Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives instruments, certain linens and other materials from stock or retrieves from units within the hospital such as Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, nursing units, etc. Sorts, wraps and sterilizes equipment and supplies following written outline for preparation of a variety of surgical procedure trays, nursing unit standard supply requirements, etc. Checks condition of material and equipment to assure proper quality. Labels, stores, records and issues supplies assuring adequate levels of supplies are maintained as directed by established standards for each type of tray, item or equipment. Receives, sorts, inspects, folds and sterilizes a variety of linen, gowns, surgical drapes and the like. Receives requests from units for supplies via requisition or verbal request. Pulls good from regular stock inventory and prepares records for charges to unit. Operates steam and gas sterilizers to assure proper sterilization of instruments, dressings, linen, etc. Remains alert to identified or suspected malfunction of equipment and notifies supervisor immediately. Following established procedure, records temperature, dates lot control number, and other data required to assure proper serialization and re-sterilization records and recall if necessary. Restocks nursing unit supply carts and the like to assure adequate and timely availability of supplies. Restocks shelves as needed and rotates stock to assure timely use or removal for reprocessing. Cleans shelves, stocks areas, sterilizes sinks and counters, etc. in compliance with departmental calendar to maintain work area in safe and clean orderly manner. Performs performance improvement testing of equipment following established departmental procedures and refers results to supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Degree High School Diploma or GED Required Certification/Licensure If hired after 04/01/2025 Certification by the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) upon hire or must obtain within two years of hire.

Required Years of Experience:

none

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous Central Service experience Ability to read, interpret and understand charts and gauges associated with sterilization equipment Ability to maintain records, interpret established procedures, etc. Good interpersonal skills required to work effectively with co-workers and other hospital staff.

UNION:

CSEA•Civil Service Employees Association (MH)

Note:

Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M•Medium Work•Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. 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

$17.10•$23.10 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/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.