Central Services Technician

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

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
Acceptable communication skills required
Understand verbal and written instructions required
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

Nice To Haves

Previous operating room or medical/surgical experience in a health care facility preferred

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.
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.