SPD Technician l or II, 40 Hours, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health; 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 support decontamination, inspection, sterilization and storage of instruments in a high-volume hospital setting. The role operates on an evening shift with 40 hours per week and a favorable schedule within Central Massachusetts.

The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, with compensation aligned to full-time hours and a pay range that reflects experience and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process per policy.
• Inspection/Assembly: Inspects cleanliness, assembles and records instruments/equipment per procedure.
• Sterilization/HLD: Records and routes instruments for sterilization or high-level disinfection; monitors safety/testing.
• Sterile Storage: Ensures proper inventory and distribution of instruments and supplies.

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

Scheduled Hours: 1:45pm-10:15pm

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10010 - 2552 Central Sterile Hahnemann

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.

$1,500 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.

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.
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