Sterile Processing Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

1d•$26 - $35

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Sterile Processing Technician I - Evenings Job Description: Responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. Operate processing equipment. Proficient in instrument decontamination and assembly and will be aware of the sterilization methods available and which is appropriate in correlation with the devices that are to be processed. In addition to performing the duties of a CSPD Technician I, this position works in a specialty area and/or performs advanced or additional responsibilities. Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or advised by the supervisor or manager. Will operate decontamination equipment. Inspects instruments after decontamination ensuring all items are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for. Assembles trays in a manner that ensures devise sterility as well as presenting a tray that is easy for the end user to access for use. Uses count sheets to ensure trays are assembled accurately for all trays. Interfaces with department tracking system for all functions of processing. Packages or containerizes instruments sets according to manufacturer’s guidelines and standards. Loads sterilizer carts in a way to ensure packaged items are not punctured or compromised, loads containers and wrapped goods as recommended. Runs daily sterilizer tests on all sterilizers. Operates sterilizer according to manufacturer’s instruction ensuring every load biological monitoring. Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, loads cycle confirming correct parameter, monitors sterilizer to tracking system, records all pertinent information. Unloads sterilizers ensuring items are not compromised and stores in correct location according to tracking system storage locations. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Operate processing equipment.
Proficient in instrument decontamination and assembly and will be aware of the sterilization methods available and which is appropriate in correlation with the devices that are to be processed.
In addition to performing the duties of a CSPD Technician I, this position works in a specialty area and/or performs advanced or additional responsibilities.
Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or advised by the supervisor or manager.
Will operate decontamination equipment.
Inspects instruments after decontamination ensuring all items are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for.
Assembles trays in a manner that ensures devise sterility as well as presenting a tray that is easy for the end user to access for use.
Uses count sheets to ensure trays are assembled accurately for all trays.
Interfaces with department tracking system for all functions of processing.
Packages or containerizes instruments sets according to manufacturer’s guidelines and standards.
Loads sterilizer carts in a way to ensure packaged items are not punctured or compromised, loads containers and wrapped goods as recommended.
Runs daily sterilizer tests on all sterilizers.
Operates sterilizer according to manufacturer’s instruction ensuring every load biological monitoring.
Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, loads cycle confirming correct parameter, monitors sterilizer to tracking system, records all pertinent information.
Unloads sterilizers ensuring items are not compromised and stores in correct location according to tracking system storage locations.