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Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to process and supply sterilized equipment, linens, and supplies for hospital-wide use. The role includes autoclaving and quality control checks of sterilizers and instruments.

The position requires 1 year of central sterile reprocessing experience and a high school diploma (CRCST preferred). Reporting to the OR Clinical Manager, it offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in central sterile reprocessing.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and supply sterilized equipment, linen and supplies.
• Perform autoclaving and testing of sterilizers (steam, Sterrad, gas).
• Inspect surgical linens for stains and holes.
• Set up oral and gastric suction, crash carts and urological carts.
• Assemble and wrap packages and trays for sterilization and transport.
• Cross-train to assist in other General Services duties as directed.

Skills

Central sterile processing

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Essential Job Functions:

• Processes and supplies sterilized medical equipment, linen and supplies.
• Performs packing, wrapping, marking, autoclaving and issuing activities required to process and supply sterilized linens, equipment, devices, instruments, etc. for use throughout the hospital in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs quality control test on all equipment prior to use, including a daily test on steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilizers.
• Inspects all surgical linens for stains and holes.
• Removes all lint from linen prior to its use.
• Must set up all oral and gastric suctions and maintain the crash, catheter and urological carts.
• Assembles packages and trays, according to quantity, type, destination, and usage, as listed.
• Receives and wraps O.R. linen in the prescribed manner and quantity.
• Marks tape and forwards for autoclaving.
• Loads autoclave and operates to sterilize contents by steam, Sterrad and gas. (plus aeration process for gas only).
• Case cart assembly and picking.
• Maintains a clean and orderly processing area.
• Performs required tasks as directed.
• Will be cross trained to perform duties in all General Services Departments as directed.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in central sterile reprocessing.
• Reports to: OR Clinical Manager.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certification: CRCST preferred.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA:

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach without restriction.
• Ability to lift between 25 – 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.

Salary Range:

$18.71-$28.26

Salary Range Details:

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.