Technician-CSS

sturdymemorial; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA seeks a central sterile processing technician to prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies. You will handle packing, wrapping, autoclaving, and issuing items for use throughout the hospital, ensuring quality control of steam, Sterrad and gas sterilizers.

Minimum 1 year in central sterile reprocessing is required; a high school diploma is expected, CRCST certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs packing, wrapping, autoclaving and issuing activities for sterilized linens, equipment, devices and instruments.
• Conducts quality control tests on steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilizers.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the processing area.
• Cross-trains to support other General Services duties as needed.

Skills

Central sterile reprocessing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 - Monday - Friday (12pm - 8:30pm)

Processes and supplies sterilized medical equipment, linen and supplies.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certification:

• CRCST preferred

Reports to: OR Clinical Manager

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.

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.