SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Days

Socket.dev; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an SPD Technician II in Central Massachusetts to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and store instruments and devices while maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Under the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, the role involves high-level disinfection, sterilization, storage, and distribution, with a focus on infection control and compliance with standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization standards and terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions and patient data entry.
• Commitment to infection control and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and record soiled instruments and devices per policy and IFU.
• Inspect and assemble instruments, ensuring cleanliness and proper function.
• Perform sterilization and high‑level disinfection with appropriate tests and documentation.
• Maintain sterile storage with inventory control and distribution to end users.
• Lead or participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Sterilization standards

Basic computer skills

Infection control practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPT program enrollment

Certification within 1 year

Job description

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$22.25 - $37.27

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

6:45am-3:15pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 2550 Central Sterile Supplies

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

I. Major Responsibilities

1. 1. Decontamination
   a. Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendations and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
   b. Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
   c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
2. 2. Inspection/Assembly
   a. Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
   b. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
3. 3. Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD)
   a. Records and routes instruments/equipment/devices for proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
   b. Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
   c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
4. 4. Sterile Storage
   a. Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
   b. Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies as needed of end user.
   c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
3. Certification is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year will result in termination from this position.

Preferred:

1. Central Sterile Processing Technician Certification.

Experience/Skills

1. Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
2. Proficiency with basic computer functions.

• Job Profile SummaryUnder the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Technician II will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, high-level disinfect (HLD), sterilize, store, and distribute instruments, devices and medical equipment throughout the UMass Memorial Medical Center, along with other associated tasks. They will utilize infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace. They will contribute towards quality improvement and function independently as technicians.
• Job DescriptionJob Description

  I. Major Responsibilities

  1. Charge
  i. Expected to take charge if they’re the most senior technician (weekday or weekend). Others can volunteer, but they need to take charge if no one is interested. (Will rotate with multiple SPD Tech II’s)

  2. Continuous Quality Improvement
  i. Performs quality audits

  3. Decontamination
  i. Collects, receives, and records soiled instrumentation, equipment, and devices for the decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by the established policies and processes, guided by industry regulations and recommendations, and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs).
  ii. Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions, and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
  iii. Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  iv. Other associated tasks.

  4. Inspection & Assembly
  i. Inspects for cleanliness and performs function testing of instrumentation, equipment, and devices.
  ii. Assembles, packages, and records instrumentation, equipment, and devices following the established procedure for each.
  iii. Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  iv. Other associated tasks.

  5. High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization
  i. Records and routes instrumentation, equipment, and devices for proper sterilization or high-level disinfection (HLD) as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFUs.
  ii. Performs identified HLD process or sterilization cycle with appropriate equipment.
  iii. Performs, monitors, and records routine safety and efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
  iv. Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  v. Other associated tasks.

  6. Sterile Storage
  i. Ensures proper inventory, rotation, and distribution of instrumentation, equipment, and carts as observed by supervisors.
  ii. Distributes instruments and supplies according to the needs of the end user.
  iii. Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  iv. Other associated tasks.

  II. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

  1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
  2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
  3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
  4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
  5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
  6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
  7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

  III. Position Qualifications

  License/Certification/Education:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Central Sterile Processing Technician certification that has been held for one (1) year.

  Experience/Skills:

  1. Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
  2. Proficiency with basic computer functions.
  3. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
  4. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.