Central Service Technician

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 27,180 - 39,702; Full time

Job summary

Lifespan in Fall River seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterilization of surgical instruments and manage inventory for Morton Hospital. The role requires 1 year experience and proficiency in sterilization techniques, with a focus on quality assurance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, CRCST status, and knowledge of medical terminology. Candidates must have good communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position is day shift, Monday–Friday with a salary range of $19.73–$28.82.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as Sterile Processing/CPD Tech.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and tray preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterilization of surgical instrumentation and supplies.
• Manage inventory and restock surgical case carts.
• Attend mandatory department in-service programs and meetings.

Skills

Sterile technique

Inventory management

Meditech software

MS Word

MS Excel

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified/Registered Central Supply Technician

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs with minimal supervision, all activities relating to the sterile processing and inventory management of surgical sets, equipment, medical supplies, endoscopy and linen in support of Morton Hospital and satellite customers. Responsible for direct support function of Inventory Management in the areas of SPD stock levels, OR case cart management, and Patient Care Procedure Carts. Monitors and documents all aspects of sterile processing procedures to ensure the highest level of quality assurance standards are performed accurately. Requires schedule flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays to accommodate staffing needs.

CORE VALUES & SUCCESS FACTORS

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Core Success Factors include Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• PROCESSING: Perform processing techniques in accordance with AAMI and JCAHO standards and Infection Control Guidelines in the sterilization of surgical instrumentation, sets, equipment, expendable medical supplies, and linen.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper methods of the decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper preparation, assembly and packaging using rigid container, peel pouches and wraps.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of the proper HLD and sterilization methods conducive to the items being processed or sterilized.

• INSTRUMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES – ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION: Apply numerous preparation techniques to insure sterilization and damage prevention. Inspect items for serviceability and function. Inspect sets and packages to ensure integrity and proper preparation.
• STERILIZATION – PROCESSING PROCEDURES: Testing, monitoring, handling, and loading of items for sterilization using Prev Vac/Gravity Steam, Sterrad, Steris Sterilizers and HLD. Demonstrate proper loading techniques, handling techniques, testing procedures, and monitoring procedures.
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: Reorder, storage, location, and distribution of processed and stocked items in SPD. Fill surgical case carts in support of surgical services (OR and Day Surgery). Restock patient care procedure carts in support of clinics, PCA and unit departments. Restock department stock par levels.
• EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLIANCE: Attend all mandatory department in‑service programs, regularly attend department meetings and educational in‑services. Attend or follow up on all mandatory in‑services directly related to the job, follow up on department issues and information dissemination. Annotate and record all instructional or informative hard‑copy education. Display interest and participatory attitude related to quality‑improvement programs.
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Maintain an informed awareness and familiarity with various reference policies and procedures maintained in the department, Morton Hospital, Steward Healthcare and other relevant policies.
• WORK ETHIC: Demonstrate support of departmental professionalism and teamwork. Provide exemplary support of department teamwork. Report to work on schedule and on time. Adhere to Steward Healthcare policy of use of earned time. Provide support of department customers. Display willingness to assist in unassigned areas in response to workload cycles. Complete all assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. Perform all job assignments applying proper work‑safety techniques of ergonomics, body mechanics and PPE Infection Control principles. Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commit to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience as Sterile Processing/CPD Tech.
• Proficiency with Meditech, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, sterilization, care and handling of surgical instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedure items.
• Ability to operate all sterilization equipment.
• Ability to comply with all department and hospital procedures and policies.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Good written and oral skills, knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to act in a respectful and professional manner at all times even under stressful situations.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Active Certified/Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand/walk; use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance; talk or hear; lift up to 25 lbs; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals.

The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 50–75%: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift up to 10 lbs; exposure to blood borne pathogens; exposure to hot or noisy equipment.

The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 25–50%: Taste or smell; lift up to 50 lbs; exposure to flammable, explosive gases; exposure to dust or other irritants; exposure to grease or oils.

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Safety eye glasses
• Face shields
• Surgical mask and gown
• Gloves

PAY RANGE

$19.73–$28.82

LOCATION

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

WORK TYPE

Monday–Friday

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRAIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.