SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Evenings

Socket.dev; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect and assemble instruments, perform high level disinfection/sterilization, and manage sterile storage across the network. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CSP program enrollment or completion, and certification within one year. Proficiency with basic computers and commitment to standards of respect are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.
• Certification within one year of employment or enrollment in CSP program.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of soiled instruments and devices with safety practices.
• Inspection, assembly, packaging and record-keeping for instruments.
• High level disinfection/sterilization and proper routing of items.
• Sterile storage, inventory management and distribution to end users.

Skills

Sterilization standards

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSP technician program enrollment or completion

Certification within 1 year of employment

Job description

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: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 2:45pm-11:15pm

Shift: 2 - Evening 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.

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.

Under the direction of the sterile processing leadership Team, an SPD Technician I 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.

I. Major Responsibilities

• Decontamination
  • 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).
  • Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions, and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  • Other associated tasks.
• Inspection & Assembly
  • Inspects for cleanliness and performs function testing of instrumentation, equipment, and devices.
  • Assembles, packages, and records instrumentation, equipment, and devices following the established procedure for each.
  • Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace.
  • Other associated tasks.
• High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Records and routes instrumentation, equipment, and devices for proper sterilization or high-level disinfection (HLD) as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFUs.
  • Performs identified HLD process or sterilization cycle with appropriate equipment.
  • Performs, monitors and records routine safety and efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  • Other associated tasks.
• Sterile Storage
  • Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instrumentation, equipment, and carts as observed by supervisors.
  • Distributes instruments and supplies according to the needs of the end user.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized workspace.
  • Other associated tasks.

III. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

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

Experience/Skills:

• Required:
  • Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
  • Proficiency with basic computer functions.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Position Summary

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.

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/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).
• 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/devices for 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.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects and promotes a team culture with communication and collaboration. Adherence to all UMass policies. Performs outlined and associated tasks as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

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.

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.