Tufts Medical Center
Sterilization Services Technician II - 2nd Shift/Evenings ($2,500+ Sign On Bonus
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02111
Job Profile
Summary
This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking,
sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner
and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations
.
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Sterilization Services duties:
Maintains
sterile equipment, assembles medical equipment,
maintains
inventory, orders
supplies
, and
provides
life-saving instruments to those performing medical procedures.
A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.
This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.
An entry-level role typically
requiring
little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education
.
Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
Job Overview This
position
is
responsible for
the decontamination, assembly
,
and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation.
Responsibilities
include receiving, sorting
,
and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of
appropriate sterilization
method and cycle selection,
appropriate documentation
for all sterile processes; and
accurate
inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process.
Job Description Minimum Qualifications
: 1.
High school diploma or equivalent. 2.
Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST)
OR
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
: 1.
Completion of a certified program in Central Processing.
Duties and Responsibilities
:
The
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
1
.
Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas
. 2.
Disassembles items as needed before choosing
appropriate cleaning
method. 3.
Identifies
items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is
maintained
during
cleaning
process. 4.
Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 5.
Selects and
utilizes
appropriate automated
cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting
appropriate cycles
on automated washers. 6.
Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 7.
Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and
required
per instrument recipe. 8.
Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 9.
Selects
appropriate packaging
method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to
item
. 10.
Transports items to sterilization as needed. 11.
Interprets package labeling to select
appropriate sterilization
method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma, or others as
required
. 12.
Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non-satisfactory products to instrument room. 13.
Loads sterilizer as
appropriate to
ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as
appropriate
. Performs routine sterilizer testing and maintenance including biological monitoring, leak test, bowie dick test, and daily/weekly sterilizer maintenance as
appropriate
. 14.
Utilizes
patient specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative. 15.
Documents case cart build process in instrument tracking software, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to
maintain
integrity of needs list. 16.
Inspects items during the pick process to ensure package integrity
remains
intact, package is within
expiration
date, and substitutions are
appropriate
. 17.
Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution
assistance
. 18.
Returns supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location. 19.
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and at all times. 20.
Maintains
cleans work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed. 21. D
ocuments arrival and cleaning process
utilizing
asset tracking software. 22. I
nterprets and appropriately documents
results
of sterilizer testing. 23.
Escalates positive results as
appropriate for
intervention.
Physical Requirements
: 1
. Frequently
required
to
lift, reach, carry,
push
and pull 40-50
lb
s
or more. 2. S
tand/sit combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment. 2. Noting attributes of objects such as size, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips. 4.
Hearing
spoken words to communication oral information to customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language. 5.
Perceiving sounds such as phones ringing, beepers,
alarms
and buzzers on equipment. 6
.
Clarity of both near and far vision. Able to distinguish color,
i.e.
alarms and buzzers on equipment, and color codes on instrumentation.
Skills & Abilities: 1.
E
fficient in the operation of all equipment within the department. 2.
K
nowledgeable with general and specialty instrumentation. 3.
Ability to
listen to
instruction, and
translate it into an activity and reproduce what is taught. 4.
Ability to
be
extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. 5.
Ability to
follow guidelines, refraining from short cuts where technique is involved. 6.
Ab
ility
to
meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments. 7.
Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards. 8.
Computer skills with knowledge of
Microsoft Office and
Instrument Tracking systems. 9.
Knowledge of the hospital, infection control
,
and medical terminology
.
Summary
This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking,
sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner
and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations
.
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Sterilization Services duties:
Maintains
sterile equipment, assembles medical equipment,
maintains
inventory, orders
supplies
, and
provides
life-saving instruments to those performing medical procedures.
A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.
This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.
An entry-level role typically
requiring
little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education
.
Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
Job Overview This
position
is
responsible for
the decontamination, assembly
,
and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation.
Responsibilities
include receiving, sorting
,
and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of
appropriate sterilization
method and cycle selection,
appropriate documentation
for all sterile processes; and
accurate
inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process.
Job Description Minimum Qualifications
: 1.
High school diploma or equivalent. 2.
Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST)
OR
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
: 1.
Completion of a certified program in Central Processing.
Duties and Responsibilities
:
The
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
1
.
Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas
. 2.
Disassembles items as needed before choosing
appropriate cleaning
method. 3.
Identifies
items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is
maintained
during
cleaning
process. 4.
Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 5.
Selects and
utilizes
appropriate automated
cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting
appropriate cycles
on automated washers. 6.
Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 7.
Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and
required
per instrument recipe. 8.
Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 9.
Selects
appropriate packaging
method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to
item
. 10.
Transports items to sterilization as needed. 11.
Interprets package labeling to select
appropriate sterilization
method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma, or others as
required
. 12.
Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non-satisfactory products to instrument room. 13.
Loads sterilizer as
appropriate to
ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as
appropriate
. Performs routine sterilizer testing and maintenance including biological monitoring, leak test, bowie dick test, and daily/weekly sterilizer maintenance as
appropriate
. 14.
Utilizes
patient specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative. 15.
Documents case cart build process in instrument tracking software, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to
maintain
integrity of needs list. 16.
Inspects items during the pick process to ensure package integrity
remains
intact, package is within
expiration
date, and substitutions are
appropriate
. 17.
Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution
assistance
. 18.
Returns supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location. 19.
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and at all times. 20.
Maintains
cleans work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed. 21. D
ocuments arrival and cleaning process
utilizing
asset tracking software. 22. I
nterprets and appropriately documents
results
of sterilizer testing. 23.
Escalates positive results as
appropriate for
intervention.
Physical Requirements
: 1
. Frequently
required
to
lift, reach, carry,
push
and pull 40-50
lb
s
or more. 2. S
tand/sit combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment. 2. Noting attributes of objects such as size, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips. 4.
Hearing
spoken words to communication oral information to customers accurately, quickly, and loudly enough in the English language. 5.
Perceiving sounds such as phones ringing, beepers,
alarms
and buzzers on equipment. 6
.
Clarity of both near and far vision. Able to distinguish color,
i.e.
alarms and buzzers on equipment, and color codes on instrumentation.
Skills & Abilities: 1.
E
fficient in the operation of all equipment within the department. 2.
K
nowledgeable with general and specialty instrumentation. 3.
Ability to
listen to
instruction, and
translate it into an activity and reproduce what is taught. 4.
Ability to
be
extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. 5.
Ability to
follow guidelines, refraining from short cuts where technique is involved. 6.
Ab
ility
to
meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments. 7.
Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards. 8.
Computer skills with knowledge of
Microsoft Office and
Instrument Tracking systems. 9.
Knowledge of the hospital, infection control
,
and medical terminology
.