Sterile Processing Technician

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus Your Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Tech II will perform decontamination, inspection/assembly, high level disinfection (HLD)/sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments, devices and medical equipment throughout the UMass Network, along with other associated tasks, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process while maintaining a clean, safe and organized workspace.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs in the capacity of charge tech to entry level staff. Precepts to ensure quality of work is within department standards.
• Internal inventory responsibilities including supplies, back up stock, and the expiration process driving reduction of defect resolution issues.
• Backlog oversight. When backlog exists, assists in coordination of reduction of backlog through prioritization, distribution, and completion of trays.
• Decontamination
• Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devicesfor decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendationsand manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
• Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Inspection/Assembly
• Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD)
• Records and routes instruments/equipment/devicesfor proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
• Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Sterile Storage
• Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
• Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according needs of end user.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician.
• Current Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician certification.
• Current Certified Instrument Specialist advanced certification.

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician with UMass CSPD.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Knowledge of sterilization standards /procedures and Central Service-related terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.25 - $32.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Operating room

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01655: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person