Sterile Processing Technician

Location: 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Evening Shift (5×8-hour shifts), 40 hours/week
Requirements: Weekends, holidays, on-call, and callback as required by the department

Position Summary

The Sterile and Materials Processing Department is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilization facility responsible for the decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. The department supports 35 operating rooms, ambulatory care units, and outpatient clinics using Getinge T-DOC barcode tracking for instrument management.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrument trays, procedural sets, surgical case carts, and specialty equipment.
• Examine surgical instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization.
• Assemble instrument sets according to department count sheets and T-DOC protocols, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Select appropriate packaging and sterilization methods based on manufacturer guidelines and departmental procedures.

Equipment & Systems Used

• Steam Sterilizers
• Heat Sealers
• Ultrasonic Washers
• Washer-Disinfectors
• Aerators
• Cart Washers
• Steris Units
• Hand and Power Surgical Instruments
• Calibration and Repair Equipment
• Getinge T-DOC Barcode Tracking System

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (HSPA or CBSPD)
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience
• Minimum 2 years of certified sterile processing experience
• Experience in a 500 bed acute care hospital
• Minimum 6 months of travel Sterile Processing Technician experience
• Two professional references (including one from one of the last two assignments)

Preferred Qualifications

• Level I Trauma Center experience
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
• Orthopedic instrument tray experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Pre-Screening Questions

1. When can the candidate start the assignment?
2. Does the candidate have any requested time off (RTO)? If yes, please provide the dates.
3. Does the candidate have EPIC experience within the past year?
4. When is the candidate available for an interview with URMC?
5. Is the candidate able to obtain a TB skin test?