Sterile Processing Technician I — Safeguarding Patient Care

Shriners Children's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I to decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute sterile medical devices used in patient care. This role is essential for infection prevention and patient safety at The Shriners Hospital for Children.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument trays, sterilization records, surgeon's sheets, and coordinating with Sterile Processing for schedule changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Selects, utilizes and maintains count sheets for instrumentation.
• Ensures functionality, cleanliness and completeness of instrument trays.
• Utilizes appropriate packaging for sterilization.
• Selects and maintains surgeon's preference sheets through the computer.
• Notifies Sterile Processing for schedule changes.
• Monitors and documents sterilization.
• Maintains the Sterile Core and O.R. suites with correct and adequate supplies.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of all equipment in this area.
• Retrieves floor instruments in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Shriners Children's is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I to decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute sterile medical devices used in patient care. This role is essential for infection prevention and patient safety at The Shriners Hospital for Children.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument trays, sterilization records, surgeon's sheets, and coordinating with Sterile Processing for schedule changes.