Sterile Processing Technician

Merrimack Health; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Merrimack Health in Massachusetts seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Tech for a full-time evening shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm), 40 hours per week. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

You will prepare, clean, sterilize, package, and distribute medical equipment, ensuring adherence to sterilization standards and infection control. HS Diploma required; 1 year experience preferred; certification within 9 months of start date.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• Certification in Sterile Processing within 9 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical supplies.
• Adheres to department dress code and sterilization procedures.
• Operates sterile equipment per posted procedures.
• Knows parameters of sterilization processes and indicators.
• Participates in in-service programs and infection control practices.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

evenings , 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Position Summary: Certified Sterile Processing Tech FT 40 Hours $7500 Sign on Bonus.

Job Description:

Prepares, installs, assembles, cleans and sterilizes all the health care and laboratory equipment used in medical exams, surgeries and other clinical procedures. Ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patients daily.

Essential Functions:

• Decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies.
• Adheres to department dress according to the Sterile Processing procedure manual.
• Operates all sterile equipment according to posted procedures.
• Knows all parameters of team and E.T.O. sterilization-aeration, chemical indicators, and biological indicators.
• Participates in department in service programs as evidenced in department in-service records.
• Follows body substance isolation in accordance with infection control manual. Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma.
• Experience: At least 1 year of sterile processing experience is required.
• Certification/Licensure: Certified Sterile Processing technician required within 9 months of the employee's start date