SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

7d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is hiring an SPD Technician I or II to process instruments, devices, and medical equipment throughout UMass Memorial Medical Center. Under the direction of the sterile processing leadership team, technicians decontaminate, inspect, assemble, high-level disinfect, sterilize, store, and distribute items. They follow infection-control and safety practices throughout the process and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace. SPD Technician I performs the core sterile-processing duties under established procedures and guidance. Certification is required within one year of employment; failure to obtain it within that period will result in termination from the position. SPD Technician II performs the core duties independently, contributes to quality improvement, performs quality audits, and is expected to take charge when they are the most senior technician on duty if no one else volunteers. This charge responsibility rotates among multiple SPD Technician IIs. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekends (Saturday and Sunday) also listed in the schedule details. Scheduled hours are 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The role is non-exempt and union-represented (SHARE Marlborough). A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technician I: Completion of, or enrollment in, an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
Technician I: Obtain certification within one year of employment; failure to do so will result in termination from the position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Processing Technician certification for Technician I.

Responsibilities

Collect, receive, and record soiled instruments, equipment, and devices for decontamination according to established procedures, 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 perform function testing.
Assemble, package, and record instruments, equipment, and devices according to established procedures.
Record and route items for sterilization or high-level disinfection as specified by manufacturer instructions for use.
Perform high-level disinfection processes or sterilization cycles using appropriate equipment.
Perform, monitor, and record routine safety and efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
Maintain proper inventory, rotation, and distribution of instruments, equipment, and carts.
Distribute instruments and supplies according to end-user needs.
For Technician II, perform quality audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
For Technician II, take charge when the most senior technician on duty if no one else volunteers; this responsibility rotates among multiple Technician IIs.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate quality improvement in daily operations and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Respect diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.