Central Services Technician

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.
• Fulfills essential functions by following 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.
• Ensures 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, picks, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas.
• Maintains inventory levels in sterile processing.
• Provides biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

• Acceptable communication skills required.
• Understand verbal and written instructions required.

Skills

• Knowledge of sterile processing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s guidelines and policies.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and inventory management.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$25.00 - $33.75 per hour

Schedule

UR - Evening (United States of America)