Sterile Processing Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the sterilization and distribution of critical medical instruments. The role requires a High School Diploma, relevant certifications such as CBSPD or CRCST, and BLS certification. Successful candidates will handle sterilization processes independently, ensuring the utmost safety standards are maintained in patient care. Salary range is competitive, offering an opportunity to work in a dedicated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification by the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or CRCST needed.
• BLS certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute sterile instruments.
• Maintain control of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Make independent decisions regarding work.

Skills

Decontamination of instruments

Sterilization techniques

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Certification by the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Sterile Processing

Location: SLH - CPH Main

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs

Schedule: 11am - 7pm

SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Tech prepares and maintains the many life preserving articles and pieces of equipment that are necessary to provide the utmost in both patient and employee safety and generate the utmost in both patient care. Follow the direction and guidance of the Central Supply Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of sterile instrumentation to the OR and other areas throughout the hospital.
• Required to maintain and control both sterile and non-sterile supplies, and identify/remedy equipment and process failures and hazards while maintaining appropriate and complete records.
• Works independently making independent decisions regarding work
• Schedules nursing staff, meeting deadlines for review and posting.

REQUIREDIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Certification by the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)
• BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nurse Aide

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$21.36 - $30.51