Sterile Processing Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

6d•$26 - $39

About The Position

Responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments, including operating processing equipment. The technician is proficient in instrument decontamination and assembly and understands available sterilization methods and which methods are appropriate for the devices being processed. In addition to Sterile Technician I duties, this position works in a specialty area and/or performs advanced or additional responsibilities. The role includes processing instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions and standards, using the department tracking system, and documenting sterilization loads and related information. The position may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions and requires the use of gowns, gloves, eyewear, and a mask. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
0–1 years of work experience required.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, mobility, bending, twisting, and pivoting, and occasional squatting and overhead reaching.
Ability to push or pull a typical weight of 41–60 lbs, with a maximum over 100 lbs.
Ability to lift or carry 31–40 lbs.
Close work, color discrimination, visual clarity beyond 20 feet and under 3 feet, hearing in person and by telephone, and speaking in person and by telephone are essential functions.
Ability to reason and understand, follow directions, adhere to the assigned work schedule, multitask, and maintain consistent workflow and attention to detail.
Use required protective equipment: gowns, gloves, eyewear, and mask.
Vaccination against influenza is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturer instructions or supervisor or manager guidance, operating decontamination equipment.
Inspect instruments after decontamination to ensure they are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for.
Assemble trays using count sheets to ensure accuracy, sterility, and accessibility for end users.
Use the department tracking system for all processing functions.
Package or containerize instrument sets according to manufacturer guidelines and standards.
Load sterilizer carts so packaged items are not punctured or compromised, and load containers and wrapped goods as recommended.
Run daily tests on all sterilizers.
Operate sterilizers according to manufacturer instructions and ensure every load receives biological monitoring.
Document load contents and pertinent information, interface loads with the tracking system, confirm correct cycle parameters, and monitor sterilizers through the tracking system.
Unload sterilizers without compromising items and store them in the correct locations according to the tracking system.