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Sterile Processing Aide
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Tufts Medicine
Job Overview This position performs routine sterilization tasks within the Central Processing Department (CPD) and Operating Room (OR). The role supports critical patient care and laboratory activities by maintaining sterile equipment, assembling medical instruments, and managing inventory and supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities
Answers CPD phones and caters to the requests of the OR and outpatient clinics.
Loads and unloads the cart washer and instrument washer racks.
Assists with opening daily packages for CPD and delivers items to the appropriate location and personnel.
Stocks work stations with supplies.
Restocks instrument and scope brushes in all areas of CPD as needed.
Assists the Case Cart Coordinator in managing case picks and pushing case carts to/from the OR.
Assists in the pickup/delivery of instruments to/from outpatient clinics and LDR as needed.
Assists in the receiving and stocking of the daily towel delivery from the Linen Department.
Performs routine cleaning tasks within the department, such as wiping down work stations, cleaning stainless steel, dusting, and dry mopping.
Physical Requirements
Involves large amount of time walking and standing, routine lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs, and pushing/pulling case carts weighing over 100 lbs.
Routine contact with caustic materials used in cleaning and disinfection, and with infectious material.
High level of noise, heat and humidity due to sterilization processes.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, the operating room and outpatient clinics in English.
Ability to understand and follow different forms of written and verbal communication.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to the needs of CPD and the OR.
Ability to remain physically active throughout the duration of the work day.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Compensation Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15 per hour.
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Sterile Processing Aide
role at
Tufts Medicine
Job Overview This position performs routine sterilization tasks within the Central Processing Department (CPD) and Operating Room (OR). The role supports critical patient care and laboratory activities by maintaining sterile equipment, assembling medical instruments, and managing inventory and supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities
Answers CPD phones and caters to the requests of the OR and outpatient clinics.
Loads and unloads the cart washer and instrument washer racks.
Assists with opening daily packages for CPD and delivers items to the appropriate location and personnel.
Stocks work stations with supplies.
Restocks instrument and scope brushes in all areas of CPD as needed.
Assists the Case Cart Coordinator in managing case picks and pushing case carts to/from the OR.
Assists in the pickup/delivery of instruments to/from outpatient clinics and LDR as needed.
Assists in the receiving and stocking of the daily towel delivery from the Linen Department.
Performs routine cleaning tasks within the department, such as wiping down work stations, cleaning stainless steel, dusting, and dry mopping.
Physical Requirements
Involves large amount of time walking and standing, routine lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs, and pushing/pulling case carts weighing over 100 lbs.
Routine contact with caustic materials used in cleaning and disinfection, and with infectious material.
High level of noise, heat and humidity due to sterilization processes.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, the operating room and outpatient clinics in English.
Ability to understand and follow different forms of written and verbal communication.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to the needs of CPD and the OR.
Ability to remain physically active throughout the duration of the work day.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Compensation Pay Range: $20.12 - $25.15 per hour.
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