Sterile Processing-Lead

Sterile Processing-Lead at Rochester Regional Health Sterile Processing-Lead at Rochester Regional Health in Newark, New York Posted in 6 days ago. $23.75•$28.00 per hour

Job Description:

Description STATUS:

Full time

LOCATION

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital•1200 Driving Park Avenue

DEPARTMENT

Peri-Operative

SCHEDULE

Varied shifts

ATTRIBUTES

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Previous experience in Sterile Processing operations preferred. 2-5 years of progressively responsible Sterile Processing experience to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties. Experience in an Operating Room setting preferred. Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES

Decontamination:

Follows Standard Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area. Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process. Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.

Assembly:

Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing and/or testing the instruments before assembly. Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings. Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.

Sterilization:

Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately. Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function. (Steam and Sterrad) Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures upon request. Process or produce sterile items in comparison to others. Distribution /

Case Carts:

Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition. Orders and puts away supplies & linens upon request as needed.

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.

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

$23.75•$28.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.