40hr Days Sterile Processing Technician

Newton-Wellesley Hospital•Newton Lower Falls, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Sterile Processing Technician working 40 hours per week, typically 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekend and holiday shifts are required as needed, and on-call duties are part of the role. The technician is responsible for the entire lifecycle of surgical instrumentation and equipment, from disassembly and cleaning to sterilization and assembly. This includes processing flexible endoscopes, inspecting instruments, assembling kits, and managing sterilization equipment and monitoring processes. The role also involves maintaining adequate supply levels, stocking code carts, and potentially assisting with training new staff. Flexibility to rotate between different departments (main SPD, GI, OSC) may be required.

Requirements

Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC departments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC departments as needed.
Performs all other duties as needed.