Sterile Processing - Evenings - Express Healthcare Staffing - Rochester

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

• Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to
distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to
perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
• Using OneSource as resource- knowledge sufficient to be able to assemble and wrap appropriate
instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments
sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors,
up to 25 lbs.
• Must have good telephone manners and problem-solving skills.
• Is able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will
include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation, e.g.
temperature, moisture.
• Skill in cleaning specialized equipment.

Job Requirements
BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)
Three (3) years experience
HSPA cert or a CBSPD cert