Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician in Needham, MA. Under the general direction of the Lead Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, you will inspect, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble and sterilize surgical/patient care instruments and equipment per BID Needham policies and IFU/AAMI standards.

Essential responsibilities include ensuring instrument quality, following approved procedures, reporting instrument issues to the charge nurse, handling soiled items

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.
• Experience 0-1 Years Related Work Experience Required.

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

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

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 (BILH) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician in Needham, MA. Under the general direction of the Lead Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, you will inspect, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble and sterilize surgical/patient care instruments and equipment per BID Needham policies and IFU/AAMI standards.

Essential responsibilities include ensuring instrument quality, following approved procedures, reporting instrument issues to the charge nurse, handling soiled items