SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Tech I will perform decontamination, inspection/assembly, high level disinfection(HLD)/sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments, devices and medical equipment throughout the UMass Network, along with other associated tasks, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process while maintaining a clean, safe and organized workspace. The SPD Tech II performs in the capacity of charge tech to entry level staff, precepts to ensure quality of work is within department standards, and has internal inventory responsibilities including supplies, back up stock, and the expiration process driving reduction of defect resolution issues. The SPD Tech II also provides backlog oversight and assists in coordination of reduction of backlog through prioritization, distribution, and completion of trays when backlog exists.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
Certification is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year will result in termination from this position.
Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
Proficiency with basic computer functions.
2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician.
Current Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician certification.
Current Certified Instrument Specialist advanced certification.
Knowledge of sterilization standards /procedures and Central Service-related terminology.

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
Minimum of one year in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician with UMass CSPD.

Responsibilities

Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendations and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
Records and routes instruments/equipment/devices for proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according needs of end user.
Performs in the capacity of charge tech to entry level staff.
Precepts to ensure quality of work is within department standards.
Internal inventory responsibilities including supplies, back up stock, and the expiration process driving reduction of defect resolution issues.
Backlog oversight. When backlog exists, assists in coordination of reduction of backlog through prioritization, distribution, and completion of trays.