SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is hiring an SPD Technician I or II to process instruments, devices, and medical equipment for use across the health system. Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, technicians decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, disinfect or sterilize, store, and distribute these items. They follow infection-control and safety practices, manufacturer instructions for use, and applicable industry standards while keeping their workspace clean, safe, and organized. Technicians I and II perform decontamination, inspection and assembly, high-level disinfection and sterilization, and sterile-storage duties. Technician II responsibilities additionally include performing quality audits and taking charge when they are the most senior technician on duty, rotating this responsibility with other SPD Tech IIs. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the night shift. The listed hiring range is $22.25–$37.27 for a full-time schedule; final compensation varies with scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For SPD Technician I: completion of, or enrollment in, an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
For SPD Technician I: obtain certification within one year of employment; failure to obtain certification within that period results in termination from the position.
For SPD Technician II: Central Sterile Processing Technician certification held for at least one year.
Knowledge of sterilization standards, procedures, and associated terminology.
Proficiency with basic computer functions.
For SPD Technician II, an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for listed requirements unless certification, licensure, or registration is required.
Maintain and meet department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Processing Technician certification for SPD Technician I.

Responsibilities

Collect, receive, and record soiled instruments, equipment, and devices for decontamination according to established processes, applicable industry guidance, and manufacturer instructions for use.
Use equipment, tools, solutions, and personal protective equipment as prescribed and follow universal safety precautions.
Inspect items for cleanliness and proper function; perform function testing; assemble and package instruments, devices, and equipment according to established procedures; and record required information.
Route items for appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection and perform the designated process or cycle using the appropriate equipment.
Perform, monitor, and record routine safety and efficacy testing of processing equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
Maintain proper inventory, rotation, storage, and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies, and carts.
Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according to end-user needs.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
For SPD Technician II: perform quality audits as part of continuous quality improvement.
For SPD Technician II: take charge when the most senior technician on duty, rotating this responsibility with other SPD Technician IIs.