Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem
About The Position
Assembles properly inspected, processed surgical instruments, carts, and equipment according to kit lists to meet the demands of quality patient care. Ensures all items are cleaned, sterilized, and stored in accordance with established policies and manufacturer guidelines. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Sterile Processing training course.
- Certification by a Sterile Processing Association and maintenance of re-certification with 12 education credits annually.
- - Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
- Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.
- The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.
- Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
Responsibilities
- Clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments and kits per policy.
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilized equipment and biological testing.
- Check and restock par level and code carts; monitor for outdated supplies.
- Receive, store, and distribute supplies; coordinate equipment checks with Biomedical.
- Document equipment loss, repairs, and requisitions; order specialty beds as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
