Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Full Time Nights

BMC Software•Boston, MA

5d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician, Certified is responsible for everything related to the care, packaging, and sterilizing of surgical instruments, supplies and patient care equipment. Also, they are responsible for assembling case carts for the OR, maintaining the supply of soft goods required for procedures. Position: Certified Sterile Processing Technician Shift: Full time, Nights 11pm-7:30am

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sterile Processing Technician Training completion
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
One year of experience

Responsibilities

Ensures proper operation and documentation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis – biological and chemical tests
Inspects all machines for visible signs of malfunction/potential problems and reports findings to Manager
Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly package – peel pack, wrap, container – items for sterilization
Accurately checks, posts, counts, and identifies numerous pieces of surgical instruments/equipment
Assists with any clerical work related to unit as requested
Assists with orientation of new personnel
Applies aseptic technique in daily work assignments.
Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas
Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks departments dispensing racks
Accurately performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies/instruments for sterilization
Properly loads, operates, and cleans all sterilizers, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required
Responsible for stocking all supply carts in the Operating Room (Instruments/Soft goods)
Participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities
Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required
Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers
Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to feedback
Maintains and fosters an organized, clean, safe work environment
Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements
Assists the Manager and the material department in establishing and maintaining par levels in the OR and CPD
Ordering via electronic and or manual requisitioning
Ability to prioritize orders and needs appropriately
Arrives and disperses supplies
Assists with departmental inventories at the direction/request of the Manager
Assembles OR schedule and case pick lists for following day
Performs QA audits of case carts for accuracy and potential process improvement ideas
Updates physical supply locations as needed and timely
Restocks supply shelves in the CPD and the OR daily
Transports case carts to and from the OR for delivery and cleaning purposes