SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Evenings

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of instruments for the Central Sterile Supplies department in Worcester, MA. You will work evenings in a 40-hour schedule with potential for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety and organization, adhering to infection control practices, and supporting leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization standards and terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in CS Processing Technician program required or in progress.
• Certification within one year of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect/assemble, and sterilize instruments per policy and IFU.
• Record and route instruments for sterilization or HLD as directed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspace and inventory control.
• Support Sterile Processing leadership and take charge when senior staff are unavailable.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Basic computing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CS Technician program enrollment

Certification within 1 year

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

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 Third Holiday, 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.

$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 I 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:

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 based on needs of end user.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

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

Experience/Skills:

Required: Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.

Proficiency with basic computer functions.

Under 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 Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

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