Sterile Processing Tech, Sr.

SUMMARY

Acts in a mentoring capacity over Sterile Processing staff, utilizing leadership skills to assist manager in development and growth of junior staff.  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.

STATUS: FULL TIME

LOCATION: ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: STERILE PROCESSING

SCHEDULE: 11A - 730p or 3p - 1130p with Rotating Weekends

ATTRIBUTES

•    High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
•    3 years’ experience in sterile processing required. 
•    Identified years in position of mentoring, preceptoring.
•    Completion of associates’ level coursework in clinical field preferred.
•     Strong organization, computer, and communication skills.
•    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-
•    Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician, Sr. if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians
-OR-
•    Grand-fathering 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 Licensure/Certification Skills:

•    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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies a mastery of skills in sterile processing environment.

•  Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues, or technical skills.

•  Provides guidance and general oversight to less experienced employees.

•  May train new employees

•  Responsible for duties below, which are identified at a higher level than junior staff and reflect substantial variety and complexity.

• 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.

•  Complete required continuous training and education according to department standards.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

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.

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:

$19.00 - $23.31

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modifi