Sterile Processing-Lead

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.

EDUCATION:

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)

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:

$23.75 - $28.00Newark14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.