Sterile Processing Technician/Sterile Processing Technician Trainee (Full Time/Second Shift)

About the role

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full time Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Trainee for the Sterile Processing department.

The Sterile Processing Technician collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure sterile and functioning supply of materials and equipment.

The Sterile Processing Trainee is a trainee position. Incumbents will be engaged in trainee duties that may lead to the full performance level of a Sterile Processing Technician.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment according to established standards and procedures.
• Ensures sterile and functioning supply of materials and equipment.
• May assist in the preparation of supplies and equipment for use in operating rooms and other areas of the hospital.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience for Sterile Processing Technician:
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management); or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or An equivalent certification from a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Education and Experience High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Note Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
• Required Education And Experience For Sterile Processing Technician Trainee:
• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Note Incumbents must obtain certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management); or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or an equivalent certification from a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center within one (1) year of appointment to this title as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CRCST or CBSPD certified.
• Sterile processing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Pay

• Starting hourly rate $19.29 for the Sterile Processing Technician Trainee position.
• Starting hourly rate $21.28 for the Sterile Processing Technician position.