SMH Allied Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings

Details

Client Name
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Sterile Processing

Specialty
Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Job ID
35471124

Job Title
SMH Allied Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings

Weekly Pay
$1242.5


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/22/2026

End Date
09/19/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Allied Sterile Processing Tech
Profession: Sterile Processing Tech
Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Evenings
Hours per Shift: 5x8.0
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech
License: Required
Certifications: Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD), BLS


Must-Have:
- Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
- BLS
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech
- Large hospital experience (500 beds or more)
- Travel experience (6 months)
- Two professional references from the last two experiences


Description:
The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility.
The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, High-Level Disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays, and pans.
These functions are performed using state-of-the-art decontamination, HLD, and sterilization equipment.
Instruments, trays, and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to multiple operating rooms, outpatient units, and clinics.
These items are tracked by a bar code system.


Key Responsibilities:
Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts.
Selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting as needed.
Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function.
Assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instruments per established protocols.
Handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization.
Completes count and supply sheets to document contents of trays while following established procedures for packaging.
Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures.
Checks time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently to maintain proper levels.
Loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution.
Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets.
Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing processed test packs, and interpreting results.
Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures for operational compliance.
Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to the repair area.
Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures.
Prevents cross-contamination according to protocol.
Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas after shifts.
Handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol.
Receives and stores supplies from vendors and hospital areas.
Checks stock as it is received against requisitions.
Documents stock received and reports discrepancies.
Assists in maintaining inventory levels.
Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas.
Delivers supplies when necessary.
Maintains records of equipment inventory, usage, and frequency of servicing.
Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments.
Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts.
Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.


Client Details

Address
601 Elmwood Ave

City
Rochester

State
NY

Zip Code
14642


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