Sterile Processing Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing sterilization procedures on medical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures, infection control standards, industry standards, recommended practices on sterilization, and regulatory requirements. This role does not involve direct patient care. The technician will process specialty and general instruments, reset instrument sets without error, decontaminate instruments and equipment according to procedure, maintain Central Sterile Department stock levels, and prepare and assemble surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. The technician will also communicate instrument repair needs to their supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Knowledge of case cart assembly.
Familiarity with the regulatory standards of materials management.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred
related experience 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Processes specialty and general instruments.
Resets instrument sets without error.
Decontaminates instruments and equipment according to procedure.
Maintain Central Sterile Department stock levels.
Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
Communicates instrument repair needs to supervisor.