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University of Rochester
Central Services Technician
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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.
$49,603 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora
- Ever Better.
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500497Ambulatory Surg Ctr-Ortho Work Shift:
UR- Rotating (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCB 208 H
Compensation Range:
$25.00- $33.
Responsibilities:
Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to principles of sterile techniques utilizing technical knowledge. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer's guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area. Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment, ensuring utilization is in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines. Initiates and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate/recommend changes as indicated. Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment. Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas. Monitors stock levels and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing. Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience or completion of REOC Sterile Processing Training Program required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Previous operating room or medical/surgical experience in a health care facility preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Acceptable communication skills required Understand verbal and written instructions requiredLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
If hired on or after January 1, 2014, candidate must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization CRCST- Certified and Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years required or CSPDT
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech within 1-1/2 years required or a substantially equivalent credential within 1-1/2 years required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create
- and Make the World Ever Better.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance