Sterile Processing Tech I 40 Hours

Anna Jaques Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the safe and efficient reprocessing of instruments and supplies.

You will operate autoclave equipment, perform tests, and maintain accurate records while adhering to infection control standards. The role involves assembly of trays, labeling, and using our inventory system, with rotating weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Experience or ability to learn computerized inventory system.
• Knowledge of general instrumentation.
• Understanding of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of autoclave equipment daily.
• Perform biological and chemical tests during shifts and record results.
• Process contaminated instruments and supplies; clean, reassemble trays, replace damaged items.
• Wrap and package items using sterilization principles.
• Assemble instrument trays and label with date, initials and product name.
• Use correct sterilization methods for applicable items.
• Safely operate decontamination equipment (cart washer, washer/decontaminator, Steris System 1).
• Maintain clean, organized work areas ensuring aseptic handling of materials.
• Assemble case carts for OR/Day Surgery; use hospital system to order and charge supplies.
• Handle soiled instruments to be reprocessed and rotate inventory.
• Replenish and rotate Sterile Processing inventory; identify outdated supplies.
• Charge supplies through computerized inventory system and participate in training of new staff.

Skills

English communication

Inventory system training

Instrumentation knowledge

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

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 Description:

Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• 1. Ensures proper operation of autoclave equipment prior to use on a daily basis. Inspects gas plasma and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports discrepancy to supervisor immediately.
• 2. Performs biological and chemical tests during work shift. Maintains appropriate spore testing routinely and records results as required.
• 3. Follows policy and procedure in processing all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Sterile Processing. Disassembles and cleans procedure trays and instruments using detergent. Replaces lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray.
• 4. Uses knowledge of sterilization principle to correctly wrap and package items for sterilization.
• 5. Assembles all instrument procedure trays and packs, using instrument count sheets as a guide. Accurately labels supplies with appropriate identification, indicating the date prepared and sterilized, preparer’s initials, and product name.
• 6. Processes all applicable items using the appropriate form of sterilization.
• 7. Safely operates decontamination equipment including cart washer, washer/decontaminator, Steris System 1 and ultrasonic cleaner.
• 8. Applies aseptic technique in daily work assignment. Performs general cleaning
• of work surfaces, supply shelves, and storage cabinets. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized and clean materials and equipment.
• 9. Assembles case carts for Operating Room and Day Surgery, including instrument kits and disposable products for use in-patient care areas. Utilizes hospital computer system to accurately order and charge for supplies.
• 10. Handles soiled instruments and equipment from ancillary departments to be reprocessed.
• 11. Receives, replenishes and rotates material into the Sterile Processing Department inventory storage areas.
• 12. Identifies inactive and outdated supplies, makes recommendation for inventory reduction or deletion, submits inventory correction and adjustment to supervisor.
• 10. Accurately charges all supplies through computerized inventory management system.
• 11. Participates in the training and orientation of new employees. Assists in supplies distribution as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to read, write, understand, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English

Experience or demonstrated ability to learn the computerized inventory system, normally acquired through work experience in a Sterile Processing and Supply Distribution environment.

Knowledge of all general and special instrumentation.

Understanding of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.

Physical Requirements

Routine heavy lifting, pushing, bending, carrying, standing, and walking constantly.

Position requires rotating weekend and holiday availability.

Pay Range:

$26.00 - $38.63

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled