Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Nights- Sterile Processing

massgeneralbrigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to ensure the highest quality standards in instrument disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization for the OR and other departments.

Responsibilities include processing flexible endoscopes, loading and monitoring sterilizers, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. Requires at least 2 years of sterile processing experience and appropriate certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
• Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments and supplies for operating rooms and departments.
• Performs/monitors chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection/sterilization equipment.
• Loads, operates, and documents decontamination and sterilization processes and equipment.
• Assists in stocking and organizing instruments and equipment; rotates between SPD, GI, OSC as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Central Processing Technology Course

CRCST/CSPDT Certification

Tools

EPIC

CSIQ/SPM

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician II ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician II disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.

Essential Functions

• Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
• Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
• Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Assemblesurgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
• Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
• Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
• Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
• Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
• Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
• Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
• Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
• Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
• Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
• May required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
  • Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.
• Experience: At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
• License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
  • Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping.
  • Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
  • Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
  • Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
  • Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.22 - $31.71/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total co