Sterile Processing Tech II

Mass General Brigham•Danvers, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including receiving, decontamination, re-sterilization, and maintaining essential inventory. This role involves working around mechanical equipment in noisy, humid conditions and handling contaminated equipment. Safety precautions are essential to minimize potential risks. Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs., stoop, bend, pull, and place/retrieve materials.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or C.S.P.D.T - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc required
Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting: 1-2 years required
Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards.
Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures.
Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.
Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Convey compassion, show respect for others, be attentive to their needs, collaborate effectively, and act professionally.
Emotionally self-aware and prioritize safety for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

Receive used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments.
Load prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, following the prescribed loading patterns and protocols.
Conduct regular quality checks of instruments, equipment, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards.
Assist with managing inventory levels, including receiving, inspecting, and restocking sterile supplies.
Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrumentation.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians.
Receiving, disassembling, inspecting, and preparing equipment and instruments for cleaning and processing.
Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling materials, wrapping kits, and operating sterilizers.
Maintaining detailed documentation logs of reprocessed instruments and equipment.
Cleaning and maintaining used articles returned from patient areas.
Assisting with inventory management and reordering of supplies.
Preparing preference cards and picking supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases.
Collaborating with OR staff to ensure equipment/instrumentation readiness.