Central Services Tech

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Job Location (Full Address) :

180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening : Worker Subtype :

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department :

500483 Ambul Surg Ctr-Sawgrass

Work Shift :

UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range : UR URCA 207 H

Compensation Range : $23.51 - $30.16

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities : GENERAL PURPOSE

Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to principles of sterile techniques utilizing technical knowledge. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive / advocacy services in caring for the patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer's guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area.
• Responsible for proper care of instruments and equipment, ensuring utilization is in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines. Initiates and / or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality monitoring and utilizes results to initiate / recommend changes as indicated.
• Documents required information and maintained records for instruments and equipment.
• Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
• Identifies, pick, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas.
• Monitors stock levels and assist in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing.
• Responsible for providing biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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