Sterile Processing Ins. Technician (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of surgical instruments. This position involves inspecting, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments, while adhering to established standards and protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a commitment to quality care. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on continuous learning.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Certificate in Sterile Processing required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Reports any issues regarding the condition of instruments or equipment.
• Assists staff in acquiring instruments and supplies.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written and Oral Communications

Team Work and Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Reg Cen Serv Tech

Cert Sterile Proc

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Lead Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, the Sterile Processing Technician inspects, decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical/patient care reusable instruments and/or equipment, according to BID Needham policies and procedures (Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) and AAMI standards).

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Consistently provides and demonstrates good quality care of instruments.
• Demonstrates competence in performing tasks and procedures approved by BID Hospital-Needham.
• Reports to the charge nurse any observations or issues regarding the condition of instruments or equipment.
• Demonstrates awareness of precautions necessary in handling soiled instruments and equipment.
• Assists staff in acquiring instruments and supplies.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Certified Reg Cen Serv Tech required, or Certificate 2 Cert Sterile Proc required, or to be obtained within one year of hire.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on instructions, standard practices, and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine problems, identify process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow instructions; work monitored by supervisor.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to understand and communicate in English effectively.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures; specialized knowledge not required.
• Team Work and Customer Service: Ability to interact respectfully, provide high-quality service, and remain calm under stress.

Age-based Competencies:

Capable of providing patient care across all specified age groups.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, requiring standing and movement throughout shifts.

Additional Information:

All staff must be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Beth Israel Lahey Health promotes continuous learning and offers comprehensive benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.