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Sterile Processing Technician Central Services & Supply SCH

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Air Force, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance Documentation, Inventory Management, Legal, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Public Health, Quality Assurance, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Training Program, United States Army, United States Navy (USN)
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

4am-12pm Mon-Fri 6am-2pm Sat-Sun Holiday rotation

Summary:

Responsible for the washing and decontamination of instruments and equipment
Responsible for equipment retrieval, set-up, testing and distribution and retrieval of instruments from OR & L&D
Responsible for house, general and specialty tray assembly, wrapping and sterilization
Responsible for operation, cycle documentation and quality assurance of reprocessing equipment
Responsible for exchange cart, par level cart, case cart and specialty cart inventory and set-up
Responsible for in- stock inventory management

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successfully pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central services and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: the certified registered central service technical credential, the certified sterile process and distribution technician credential or a substantially equivalent credential (as determined by the Hospital)
  • Six (6) months experience in processing/sterilization required
  • All hires and transfers MUST complete ten (10) hours of CEU credits per year beginning January 1 through December 31

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successfully pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central services and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: the certified registered central service technical credential, the certified sterile process and distribution technician credential or a substantially equivalent credential (as determined by the Hospital)
  • No experienced required

OR

  • Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR
  • Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp
  • Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist
  • No experience in processing/sterilization required
  • All hires and transfers MUST complete ten (10) hours of CEU credits per year beginning January 1 through December 31

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited college with the completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Certification program. Any incumbent who does meet this requirement shall have eighteen (18) months from the date of hire into the position to obtain the certified registered central service technician credential or the certified sterile processing and distribution technical credential.Failure to meet and maintain this standard will result in termination of employment
  • No experience required
  • All hires and transfers MUST complete ten (10) hours of CEU credits per year beginning January 1 through December 31

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • An incumbent who is "grandfathered" under the Law as follows: provides evidence of employment for services performed by a central service technician (as determined by the Hospital) for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of the Law (January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014)
  • All hires and transfers MUST complete ten (10) hours of CEU credits per year beginning January 1 through December 31

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current college student or intern enrolled in a healthcare associated program (i.e. Sterile Processing, Surgical Technician) Any incumbent who does meet this requirement shall have eighteen (18) months from the date of hire into the position to obtain the certified registered central service technician credential or the certified sterile processing and distribution technical credential. Failure to meet and maintain this standard will result in termination of employment
  • No experience required
  • All hires and transfers MUST complete ten (10) hours of CEU credits per year beginning January 1 through December 31

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Able to identify general instruments
  • Lifting trays; walking; standing for periods of time;
  • Operating equipment, pushing and pulling carts and equipment, reading; writing; communication skills.
  • Computer skills helpful, including Microsoft Office.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

  • Medium level of stress
  • Ability to concentrate on task under disruptive conditions
  • Work environment change due to nature of workflow
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Exposure to blood and body fluids
  • Required to wear personal protective apparel in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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