SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$22 - $37

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is hiring an SPD Technician I or II to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, high-level disinfect, sterilize, store, and distribute instruments, devices, and medical equipment. The technician follows infection-control and safety practices throughout each phase of processing, follows established procedures and manufacturers’ instructions for use, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized workspace. Technicians I work under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team. Technician II staff also contribute to continuous quality improvement by performing quality audits and may be expected to take charge when they are the most senior technician on duty, with this responsibility rotating among Technician II staff. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the night shift, 10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m. The position is non-exempt and union-represented by UFCW. The hiring range is $22.25–$37.27 for a full-time schedule; final compensation varies based on 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 Technician I: completion of or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
For Technician I: obtain certification within one year of employment; failure to obtain certification within that period results in termination from the position.
For 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.
Technician II applicants may substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities, unless certification, licensure, or registration is required.
Department-specific competencies will be developed and maintained by the department and reviewed by responsible managers with position incumbents.

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 policies, industry recommendations, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
Use equipment, tools, solutions, and personal protective equipment as prescribed and follow universal safety precautions.
Inspect instruments, equipment, and devices for cleanliness and proper functioning, including performing function tests where applicable.
Assemble, package, and record instruments, equipment, and devices according to established procedures.
Route items for appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection and perform the identified process or cycle using appropriate equipment.
Perform, monitor, and record routine safety and efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and industry standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
Ensure proper inventory, rotation, and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies, and carts.
Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according to end-user needs.
Perform quality audits as a Technician II.
Take charge when the most senior technician on duty as a Technician II, with the responsibility rotating among Technician II staff.