SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is hiring an SPD Technician I or II to process instruments, devices, and medical equipment for distribution throughout the UMass Memorial Medical Center. Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, the technician decontaminates, inspects, assembles, high-level disinfects, sterilizes, stores, and distributes equipment while following infection-control and safety practices and maintaining a clean, safe, organized workspace. Technicians II also contribute to quality improvement, perform quality audits, and function independently. They are expected to take charge when they are the most senior technician on duty if no one volunteers, rotating this responsibility with other SPD Technician IIs. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekend days listed in the schedule details. Scheduled hours are 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The hiring range is $19.53–$32.06 for a full-time schedule; compensation varies based on scheduled hours and other considerations. 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 do so will result 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.

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Processing Technician certification for Technician I.

Responsibilities

Collect, receive, and record soiled instrumentation, equipment, and devices for decontamination according to established policies, industry guidance, 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 perform function testing.
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 manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
Maintain proper inventory, rotation, storage, and distribution of instruments, equipment, carts, 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 volunteers, rotating this responsibility with other SPD Technician IIs.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed; apply quality improvement in daily operations.
Demonstrate respect, professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar duties as required or directed.