Sterile Processing Technician

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to operate with minimal supervision, handling sterilization of surgical sets, equipment, and linen while supporting inventory management in SPD and OR case carts.

The role requires knowledge of sterile techniques, completion of CRCST, and at least 1 year in sterile processing. The position emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines and patient care standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 year experience in Sterile Processing.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Process instruments per AAMI/JCAHO standards.
• Inspect items for serviceability and function.
• Assemble and package sets using rigid containers, peel pouches and wraps.
• Load and test sterilization equipment (Prev Vac/Gravity Steam, Sterrad, Steris).
• Maintain inventory and support case carts in SPD.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Manual dexterity

Education

CRCST certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Sterilization equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:

Performs with minimal supervision, all activities relating to the sterile processing and inventory management of surgical sets, equipment, medical supplies, endoscopy and linen in support of Morton Hospital and satellite customers. Responsible for direct support function of Inventory Management in the areas of SPD stock levels, OR case cart management, and Patient Care Procedure Carts. Monitors and documents all aspects of sterile processing procedures to ensure the highest level of quality assurance standards are performed accurately. Requires schedule flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays to accommodate staffing needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs processing techniques in accordance with AAMI and JCAHO standards and Infection Control Guidelines in the sterilization of surgical instrumentation, sets, equipment, expendable medical supplies, and linen.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of the decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation, assembly and packaging using rigid container, peel pouches and wraps
• Demonstrates knowledge of the application of the proper HLD and sterilization methods conducive to the items being processed or sterilized.

INSTRUMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION:

• Applies numerous preparation techniques to insure sterilization and damage prevention.
• Inspects items for serviceability and function.
• Inspects sets and packages to ensure integrity and proper preparation.

STERILIZATION - PROCESSING PROCEDURES:

• Testing, monitoring, handling, and loading of items for sterilization using Prev Vac/Gravity Steam, Sterrad, Steris Sterilizers and HLD
• Demonstrates proper loading techniques.
• Demonstrates proper handling techniques.
• Demonstrates proper testing procedures
• Demonstrates proper monitoring procedures.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

Reorder, storage, location, and distribution of processed and stocked items in SPD. Fills surgical Case Carts in support of surgical services (OR and Day Surgery). Restocks Patient Care Procedure Carts in support of clinics, PCA and unit departments. Restocks department stock par levels.

SPD EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPLIANCE:

Attends all mandatory department in-service programs and regularly attends department meetings and educational in-services. Attends or follows up on all mandatory in-services directly job related. Attends or follows up on department issues and information dissemination. Annotates and records all instructional or informative hard copy education. Displays interest and participatory attitude related to Quality Improvement Programs.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Maintains an informed awareness and familiarity with various reference to Policies and Procedures maintained in the Department.

WORK ETHIC:

Demonstrates support of departmental professionalism and teamwork. Provides exemplary support of Department Teamwork Reports to work on schedule and on time. Adheres to Steward Healthcare policy of Use of Earned Time. Provides support of department customers in the application of communication, prioritization and technical reference guidance to internal and external hospital staff. Displays willingness to assist in unassigned areas in response to workload cycles. Completes all assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. Performs all job assignments applying proper work safety techniques of ergonomics, body mechanics and PPE and Infection Control Principles. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Active Certified/Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) status 1 year experience as Sterile Processing/CPMS word, MS Excel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Sterile technique, sterilization. Care and handling of surgical instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedure items. Ability to operate all sterilization equipment Ability to comply with all department and hospital procedures and policies Ability to read, write and speak English clearly Good written and oral skills, knowledge of medical terminology required Ability to work independently Ability to act in respectful and professional manner at all times even under stressful situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more: Stand/walk Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance Talk or Hear Lift up to 25lbs Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%: Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Lift up to 10lbs Exposure to blood borne pathogens Exposure to hot or noisy equipment The employee will perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%: Taste or Smell Lift up to 50lbs Exposure to flammable, explosive gases Exposure to dust or other irritants Exposure to grease or oils Vision Requirements: Close vision Distance vision Color vision Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses Face shields Surgical mask and gown Gloves

Pay Range:

$20.32-$29.68

Location:

795 Middle Street - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

m-f 9-530

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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