SPS Technician - Noncertified

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the overnight shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). You will perform decontamination, sterilization, case cart assembly and packaging, and maintain documentation to ensure timely delivery of sterile products.

Collaboration with the OR is essential to provide patient instrumentation. Requires High School diploma, CBSPD certification or eligibility within 18 months, and 1 year of Central

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, sterilization, supply, case cart assembly and packaging.
• Maintain documentation to ensure high quality sterile products are distributed efficiently.
• Work independently on the floor in the absence of supervisor and collaborate with the OR to provide patient instrumentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: Overnight Shift: M-F, 11:00p-7:30a.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employees alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Job Description

Performs a variety of processing duties including: decontamination, sterilization, supply, case cart assembly and packaging. Fulfills all requirements for documentation to ensure the department is able to distribute high quality sterile products in an efficient manner to effectively meet the requirements of its customers. Maintains a thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing. Responsible for running the floor independently in the absence of the supervisor, performs and delegates assigned duties. Works in collaboration with the O.R. to provide patient required instrumentation. Reports to the Manager.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current "Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification" from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc.(CBSPD) required or ability to become certified within 18 months of hire.
• One year experience in Central Sterile Supply preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.