Salem Hospital NSMC
Sterile Processing Technician II
Salem Hospital NSMC, Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States, 01907
Sterile Processing Technician
Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility. This position does not require patient care. Essential functions include receiving used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments, loading prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, conducting regular quality checks of instruments, equipment, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards, assisting with managing inventory levels, cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting sterilization equipment and instrumentation, and providing guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred. Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting. 1-2 years preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards. Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures. Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques. Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Work Shift
Evening (United States of America) Pay Range
$22.88 - $32.72/Hourly EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility. This position does not require patient care. Essential functions include receiving used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments, loading prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, conducting regular quality checks of instruments, equipment, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards, assisting with managing inventory levels, cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting sterilization equipment and instrumentation, and providing guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians. Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred. Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting. 1-2 years preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards. Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures. Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques. Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Work Shift
Evening (United States of America) Pay Range
$22.88 - $32.72/Hourly EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.