Sterile Processing Aide

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Sterile Processing Aide to ensure surgical supplies and instruments are properly processed. The role emphasizes decontamination, instrument preparation, storage, and adherence to sterilization protocols.

The position requires reading and writing English, a high school education or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand on call. Schedule details include 40 hours weekly with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School Education or GED.
• Basic Computer skills.
• SPD Technician Certification or related credential may be required.
• 1–3 years SPD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and clinical equipment; use appropriate PPE.
• Assemble instrumentation using count sheets; wrap and label instruments.
• Handle sterile supplies and equipment; track distribution to customers.
• Operate sterilization equipment (steam, ETO, Sterrad, Steris I) and verify loads.
• Maintain inventory and communicate supply issues; support training.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/

Job Description - Sterile Processing Aide (260805-50025405)

Job Description

Sterile Processing Aide - ( 260805-50025405 )

Purpose of Position : Serves as resource to Sterile Processing customers by ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly processed.

Description

Decontamination

• Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to decontaminate instruments and clinical equipment.
• Able to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
• Understands and adheres to proper PPE attire.

Preparing Instruments

• Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble instrumentation.
• Properly protect, wrap/containerize and or peel package and label instruments
• Identifies and inspects for cleanliness and functionality of instrumentation.

Storage/Distribution

• Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Accesses Doctor preference cards.
• Retrieves, disburses and tracks medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality and timely manner.

Sterilization Process

• Selects appropriate sterilization methods.
• Understands and adheres to the correct practices of sterilization.
• Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficiency of the sterilization process.

Equipment

• Operates and understands the equipment specific to SPD: steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris I sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners and heat sealers as well as a different array of testing devices.

Inventory Control

• Understands and implements the processes involved in ordering, receiving, stocking and monitoring usage of surgical supplies.
• Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

General

• Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions.
• In conjunction with management tracks his/her progress in regards to training, staff meetings and in-service education.
• Performs duties as a SPD Aide independently, works proficiently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to stand on call
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Helps precept new employees (Grades 10, 11a, 12a)
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications Grade 8, Sterile Processing Aide

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• High School Education or GED.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, being concise by phone, intercom and in person.
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology course OR successful passage of CCH Medical Terminology challenge exam.
• Must have 1 of the following:
  • Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology course (High School level or higher)
  • Successful passage of CCH Anatomy Exam
  • SPD Technician Certification
  • 3 years recent (within the past 5 years) SPD experience
• Must take the SPD Technician Certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• Must successfully pass the SPD Technician Certification exam within eighteen (18) months of hire and must maintain certification.

Qualifications Grade 10, Sterile Processing Technician I

• Must qualify as a Grade 8 - Sterile Processing Aide. In addition,
• 1 year experience as a SPD aide
• SPD Technician Certification

Qualifications Grade 11a, Sterile Processing Technician II

• Must qualify as a Grade 10 - Sterile Processing Technician I. In addition,
• 1 Year experience as a SPD Technician
• Surgical Instrument Processor Certification

Qualifications Grade 12a, Sterile Processing Technician III

• Must qualify as a Grade 11a - Sterile Processing Technician II. In addition,
• Surgical Instrument Processor Certification and/or Ambulatory Surgery Technician Certification

Schedule Details : 40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Evenings/Nights, Monday-Friday, 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 4p-12a, Rotating Weekends, Rotating Holidays, On-Call Required

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Sterile Processing

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 20.51 - $ 33.69

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/