70087BR

　　Auto req ID:

　　70087BR

　　Department:

　　13040 - MFS Sterile Processing

　　Job Description:

　　The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all Ancillary Departments. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The Sterile Processing Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service.

　　Buffalo, NY

　　Location:

　　Millard Fillmore Suburban

　　Recruiter:

　　Casey Calandra

　　Minimum or Preferred Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program or Surgical Tech/OR program or have 1 year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required. Upon hire/transfer - 10 hrs of Continuing Education Credits Annually required. 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech experience preferred. Effective 1/1/15, must obtain and maintain within 18 months of hire/transfer one of the following: (1) Certified Registered Central Service Technician Credential (CRCST), (2) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Credential (CSPDT) or (3) Certified Surgical Technologist credential. Employees hired/transferred prior to 1/1/2011 are grandfathered for the certification requirement as well as those hired/transferred into the position between 1/1/2011 and 1/1/2015 who have a cumulative period of one year as a Sterile Processing Technician. Otherwise, certification must be obtained by 6/30/16. (Regulatory Requirement). All Sterile Processing Technicians are mandated by the State to annually complete ten hours of continuing education credits to remain qualified to function as a Sterile Processing Technician. Active employees as of 12/31/14 have until 12/31/15 to obtain the continuing education credits. Employees hired/transferred 1/1/15 and after must obtain the continuing education credits by the end of their first year of employment.

　　Status:

　　Full Time

　　Shift:

　　Nights

　　Scheduled Work Hours:

　　10p-6a; 1030p-630a; 11p-7a; 1130p-730a

　　Salary Range:

　　$18.98-$25.06 per hour Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

　　Grade:

　　S5A

　　Position:

　　Sterile Processing Technician

　　Union Code:

　　10 - SEIU 1199 Millard Svc & Main

　　Bi-Weekly Hours:

　　75

　　Weekend/ Holiday Requirement:

　　Weekend and/or Holiday Scheduling Required

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.

　　Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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