Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician

Department : MFS Sterile Processing

Location : Millard Fillmore Suburban

Location of Job : US : NY : Williamsville

Work Type : Part-Time

Scheduled Work Hours : 9pm-500a, 930pm-530am, 10pm-6am, 1030pm-630pm, 11pm-7am, 1130pm-730am, 12am-8am

Shift 3

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all Ancillary Departments. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The Sterile Processing Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program or Surgical Tech / OR program or have 1 year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required. Upon hire / transfer - 10 hrs of Continuing Education Credits Annually required. Effective 1 / 1 / 15, must obtain and maintain within 18 months of hire / transfer one of the following : (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician Credential (CRCST), (2) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Credential (CSPDT) or (3) Certified Surgical Technologist credential. Employees hired / transferred prior to 1 / 1 / 2011 are grandfathered for the certification requirement as well as those hired / transferred into the position between 1 / 1 / 2011 and 1 / 1 / 2015 who have a cumulative period of one year as a Sterile Processing Technician. Otherwise, certification must be obtained by 6 / 30 / 16. (Regulatory Requirement). All Sterile Processing Technicians are mandated by the State to annually complete ten hours of continuing education credits to remain qualified to function as a Sterile Processing Technician. Active employees as of 12 / 31 / 14 have until 12 / 31 / 15 to obtain the continuing education credits. Employees hired / transferred 1 / 1 / 15 and after must obtain the continuing education credits by the end of their first year of employment.

Experience

1 year of experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Essential :

• Weight Requirement - Heavy (up to 100 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 37.50

FTE : 0.500000

Weekend / Holiday Requirement : Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation :

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U10 - SEIU 1199 Millard Svc & Maint

Requisition ID# : 13145

Grade : S5A

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range : $20.33 -$26.84

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Position Sterile Processing Technician

Location US : NY : Williamsville | Imaging & Technical Specialties | Part-Time Benefit Eligible

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