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Rochester Regional Health
Sterile Processing Tech
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$42,668 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
JOB ID:
REQ_239881Description STATUS:
Full-time HOURS:
37.5LOCATION:
UMMC- North Street Campus
- 127 North Street Batavia, NY 14020
DEPARTMENT:
Sterile ProcessingSCHEDULE
Day/Evening- 1:00 PM-9:00
PM ON-CALL:
Required every 6th weekend- 7:00 AM-3:00 PM SUMMARY Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed material and equipment, ensuring a quality product at an effective cost for patient care by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.
ATTRIBUTES
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skillsRESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment to all areas within the hospital, including decontamination, gleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution. Maintains appropriate supplies used in the process of sterilizing items for use in the hospital and any other institution or organization deemed appropriate by the administrative staff. Reports any supply not readily available to appropriate parties for replenishment. Distributes needed supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates as ordered. Follows all department policies and procedures when distributing supplies and equipment. Keeps assigned areas clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies. Collects and cleans soiled equipment and machines, and maintains clean carts and shelves on floors, utilizing appropriate protective equipment and attire. Transport medications from crash cart to pharmacy.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 & Distribution Technician credential- OR•
Grandfathering Clause:
Must provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a health care facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 1/1/2011- 1/1/2015.
Required License/Certification:
Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire if does not meet grandfathering 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.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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
CRCST- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
- International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)
PAY RANGE
$20.75- $25.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance