Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center - South is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to maintain infection control and safety in patient care areas. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and distributing instruments and supplies, with opportunities to train new staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of sterile processing experience, and CRCST or CBSPD certification (or plan to obtain within 6 months). Per diem, non-benefit eligible schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification or must become certified within 6 months of accepting position.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile processing duties independently and trains new staff.
• Sorts, disassembles, decontaminates, rinses and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
• Handles waste, linen and biohazard materials following safety standards.
• Assembles, wraps, containerizes and labels instruments per recipes.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Stores sterile supplies and selects appropriate sterilization methods.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule

Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary

Performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of patients and medical staff personnel. Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilizing, storage and distributing medical/surgical devices and supplies used in patient care.

• Performs duties as a Sterile Processing Tech independently, works proficiently without supervision, and helps train new staff.
• Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
• Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials; maintains safety standards.
• Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel package and label instruments.
• Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing experience
• Certification/Licensure: CRCST or CBSPD certification or must become certified within 6 months of accepting position

Compensation Range

$23.45- $34.85

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans