Mass General Brigham
Sterile Processing Tech II/ Per-diem days- Sterile Processing
Mass General Brigham, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Job Summary
Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not‑for‑profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The Sterile Processing Technician II ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards, disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing sterile instruments, flexible scopes, and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital.
Essential Functions
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon‑specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric, and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, and OSC Departments as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.
At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record‑keeping.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low‑temperature sterilization and associated record‑keeping.
Practice proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record‑keeping.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
Understanding of distribution systems utilized by the department.
Proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
Participation in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Work Details Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 2014 Washington Street, Newton‑Wellesley Hospital
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Pay Range: $21.78 - $31.08/Hourly
EEO Statement Newton‑Wellesley Hospital 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 under 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.
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Essential Functions
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon‑specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric, and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, and OSC Departments as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.
At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record‑keeping.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low‑temperature sterilization and associated record‑keeping.
Practice proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record‑keeping.
Knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
Understanding of distribution systems utilized by the department.
Proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
Participation in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Work Details Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 2014 Washington Street, Newton‑Wellesley Hospital
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Pay Range: $21.78 - $31.08/Hourly
EEO Statement Newton‑Wellesley Hospital 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 under 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.
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