Sterile Processing Tech I - Central Sterile Supply
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. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for de-contamination, processing, assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of Isolation, Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment. Works within the guidelines for infection control, Joint Commission, OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies and to provide and maintain necessary levels. Communicates efficiently with staff. Reports to Sterile Processing Manager or Senior Technician.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Certification in Sterile Processing through a nationally accredited central service organization such at CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required within two years of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program as outlined in the Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures #110.
- This position requires good problem solving techniques.
- On an on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units (CEU’s) needed to maintain the currency of certification.
- Must be able to read, write and speak clearly using the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for de-contamination, processing, assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of Isolation, Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment.
- Works within the guidelines for infection control, Joint Commission, OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies and to provide and maintain necessary levels.
- Communicates efficiently with staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
