SPS Technician 1

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of processing duties including\: decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart assembly. Fulfills all processing and documentation requirements to ensure efficient distribution of high quality sterile products that meet customer expectations. Maintains a thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing. Works in collaboration with peri-operative services to provide appropriate surgical instrumentation. Ability to work independently in the absence of the Shift Lead.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Current "Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification" from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in Sterile Processing Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of processing duties including: decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart assembly.
• Fulfills all processing and documentation requirements to ensure efficient distribution of high quality sterile products that meet customer expectations.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing.
• Works in collaboration with peri-operative services to provide appropriate surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of the Shift Lead.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED