Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

1d•$23 - $34

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you. Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible Position Summary: Performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of patients and medical staff personnel. Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilizing, storage and distributing medical/surgical devices and supplies used in patient care. Performs duties as a Sterile Processing Tech independently, works proficiently without supervision, and helps train new staff. Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment. Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment. Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials; maintains safety standards. Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel package and label instruments. Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality. Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments. Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization. According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. To avoid becoming a victim of an employment offer scam, please follow these tips from the FTC: FTC Tips

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing experience
CRCST or CBSPD certification or must become certified within 6 months of accepting position

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of patients and medical staff personnel.
Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilizing, storage and distributing medical/surgical devices and supplies used in patient care.
Performs duties as a Sterile Processing Tech independently, works proficiently without supervision, and helps train new staff.
Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials; maintains safety standards.
Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel package and label instruments.
Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Selects appropriate sterilization methods.
Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.