Mass General Brigham
Sterile Processing Tech III/ 40hr Days- Sterile Processing
Mass General Brigham, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
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. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician III ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician III disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; performs chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment. Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and/or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understood and followed. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining CRCST or CBSPD at all times during employment. 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 are preferred. Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers. May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed. Performs all other duties as needed. GI Principal Duties and Essential Functions
Room setup to include opening rooms: OFP (scope flush), CO2, suction. Review daily assignment: assigned to rooms, decontamination, or reprocessing. Obtain Clean Cart system and set up scopes for the shift and note whether it is a gastroscope, colonoscope (C=adult colon, PCF= Pedi colonoscope). Scopes are kept in a closed, dry room with card access and access to a specialized drying closet. Blue cart is used to transport scopes to procedure rooms; green covered tray includes scope and Endo kits. Set up scope; sign on to computer and ProVation MD, locate the patient for listed procedure, verify correct account/medical record number, and document correct information such as PCP and scope number. Maintain HIPAA standards; use proper PPE; attach patient sticker to scope tray and Aegis one hour indicator sticker. Check oral suction use with upper endoscopy. Dispose of empty water bottles with the last scope of the day. Dispose of dirty canisters and replace. Flush Environ-mate with enzymatic solution daily followed by a liter of water; flush with bleach solution followed by 2 liters of water, leave system and wall suction on, and clamp suction tubing overnight once/week. Sign off computer and turn off monitor. Remove used blue gowns to dirty utility room in the recovery room. Stock rooms at the end of the day following par levels. Performs all other duties as needed. Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Effective written and verbal communications skills required. Experience: At least three (3) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization; knowledge of steam sterilization and record-keeping; knowledge of Sterrad low temp sterilization; cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation; ATP testing on endoscopes, instruments and surfaces; use of endoscope processor and record-keeping; distribution systems; computer systems; providing cases to the Operating Room; department quality improvement processes. Additional Job Details
Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $21.78 - $31.08/Hourly Grade: 5 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 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.
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The Sterile Processing Technician III ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician III disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; performs chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment. Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and/or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understood and followed. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining CRCST or CBSPD at all times during employment. 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 are preferred. Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers. May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed. Performs all other duties as needed. GI Principal Duties and Essential Functions
Room setup to include opening rooms: OFP (scope flush), CO2, suction. Review daily assignment: assigned to rooms, decontamination, or reprocessing. Obtain Clean Cart system and set up scopes for the shift and note whether it is a gastroscope, colonoscope (C=adult colon, PCF= Pedi colonoscope). Scopes are kept in a closed, dry room with card access and access to a specialized drying closet. Blue cart is used to transport scopes to procedure rooms; green covered tray includes scope and Endo kits. Set up scope; sign on to computer and ProVation MD, locate the patient for listed procedure, verify correct account/medical record number, and document correct information such as PCP and scope number. Maintain HIPAA standards; use proper PPE; attach patient sticker to scope tray and Aegis one hour indicator sticker. Check oral suction use with upper endoscopy. Dispose of empty water bottles with the last scope of the day. Dispose of dirty canisters and replace. Flush Environ-mate with enzymatic solution daily followed by a liter of water; flush with bleach solution followed by 2 liters of water, leave system and wall suction on, and clamp suction tubing overnight once/week. Sign off computer and turn off monitor. Remove used blue gowns to dirty utility room in the recovery room. Stock rooms at the end of the day following par levels. Performs all other duties as needed. Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Effective written and verbal communications skills required. Experience: At least three (3) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization; knowledge of steam sterilization and record-keeping; knowledge of Sterrad low temp sterilization; cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation; ATP testing on endoscopes, instruments and surfaces; use of endoscope processor and record-keeping; distribution systems; computer systems; providing cases to the Operating Room; department quality improvement processes. Additional Job Details
Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $21.78 - $31.08/Hourly Grade: 5 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 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.
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