Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Anna Jaques Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,248; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for BID Needham. The role involves inspecting, decontaminating, disinfecting, assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments in accordance with IFU and AAMI standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring instrument quality, assisting with instrument supply, and reporting instrument issues to the charge nurse. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; 0-1 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Certified Reg Cen Serv Tech required., or Certificate 2 Cert Sterile Proc required., or required within one year of hire.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Age based competencies include Neonatal to Elderly patient groups.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides and demonstrates good quality care of instruments.
• Consistently demonstrates competence in performing tasks and procedures approved by BID Hospital-Needham.
• Always reports to the charge nurse any observations, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of instruments, issues with equipment.
• Demonstrates an awareness of precautions necessary in handling soiled instruments and equipment.
• Regularly assists staff in acquiring instruments and supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate 1 Certified Reg Cen Serv Tech

Certificate 2 Cert Sterile Proc

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for BID Needham. The role involves inspecting, decontaminating, disinfecting, assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments in accordance with IFU and AAMI standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring instrument quality, assisting with instrument supply, and reporting instrument issues to the charge nurse. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills; 0-1 years experience preferred.