Sterile Processing Ins. Technician (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you will ensure the highest quality of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves inspecting, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments while adhering to strict protocols. Your skills will contribute to patient care and safety, making a real difference in the lives of many.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Reports any observations or issues regarding instruments or equipment.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Written Communications

Oral Communications

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 and patient care reusable instruments and equipment, following BID Needham policies and procedures, including Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) and AAMI standards.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Consistently provides and demonstrates high-quality care of instruments.
2. Demonstrates competence in performing tasks and procedures approved by BID Hospital-Needham.
3. Reports to the charge nurse any observations or issues regarding the condition of instruments or equipment.
4. Maintains awareness of precautions necessary when handling soiled instruments and equipment.
5. Assists staff in acquiring instruments and supplies as needed.

Required Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Certificate 1 Certified Reg Cen Serv Tech or Certificate 2 Cert Sterile Proc required, or obtained within one year of hire.
3. 0-1 years of related work experience required.
4. Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Competencies:

1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on instructions, standard practices, and procedures with minimal supervision.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to address routine, repetitive problems following clear directions and identifying process improvements.
3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow instructions and procedures, with work monitored by a supervisor.
4. Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand safety instructions, take directions, and communicate effectively.
5. Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English and communicate effectively in routine situations.
6. Knowledge: Demonstrates basic knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures; specialized knowledge not required.
7. Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with colleagues and external contacts, offering ideas and obtaining information.
8. Customer Service: Provides high-level customer service to patients, visitors, and staff, remaining calm in stressful situations.

Age-Based Competencies:

Employees must be competent to provide patient care across various age groups, including Neonatal, Youth, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Medium work involving exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently. Requires standing and moving throughout the shift.

As a healthcare organization, we are committed to protecting our patients, colleagues, and communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

Join more than 35,000 dedicated professionals making a difference in patients' lives. Your skills and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled