Materials Process Specialist, Work Leader Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

Performs duties as set forth in the basic job description in addition to acting in the capacity of 'instructor', 'trouble shooter', 'specialist', or similar categories. Usually is responsible to the Department Supervisor for the quantity and quality of the work of others in the group. An element of leadership is necessary for effective guidance of others, but not to the extent usually associated with the jobs of SUPERVISORY level.

Job Responsibility

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for the OR, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Hospital Units and Research Clinics
Operates sterilizers
prepares and dispenses sterile items
inspects and stocks supplies
performs inspection, adjusting, cleaning and general servicing of instruments and equipment supplied by the Materials for Surgical Services department to insure instruments and equipment are operating properly prior to issuing
Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts
Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures
Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing
Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures
Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas
Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments

Requirements

One year of post-secondary education and 1 year of related materials processing experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician preferred
Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
If hired on or after January 1, 2014, candidate must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians
and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization within eighteen months of hire: certified registered central service technician credential
certified sterile processing and distribution technician credential
or a substantially equivalent credential
In addition, twelve CEU credits must be obtained annually
If hired on or before December 31, 2013, ten CEU credits must be obtained annually

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Certification as a Registered Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician
Computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology

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