SPS Technician 1
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. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. 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
- decontamination
- instrument assembly
- packaging
- sterilization
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
