Mass General Brigham
Sterile Processing Tech II Nights Per Diem
Mass General Brigham, Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, us, 02462
Description:
Disassemble, clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute sterile instruments and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.Essential Functions:
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipmentInspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioningAssemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly informationPackage, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilizationLoad, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipmentPerform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipmentRespond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departmentsAssess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely mannerPick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cardsStock adult and pediatric code carts, intubation boxes, and latex allergy binsFunction independently in the absence of the Manager or SupervisorUtilize a variety of computer systemsAssist in the training of new staff and volunteersOther duties as necessary
Qualifications:Job Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilizationPractices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizersDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keepingDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad sterilization and associated record-keepingPractices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentationDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keepingDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopesDemonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the departmentDemonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systemsDemonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating RoomParticipates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes
Education:High school diploma or equivalent education requiredEffective written and verbal communications skills requiredCompletion of Central Processing Technology Course required
Experience:One year Central Supply/Central Processing experience preferred
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T.) required
EEO StatementNewton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location MA-Newton-NWH Main CampusWork Locations NWH Main Campus 2014 Washington Street Newton 02462Job Central SterileOrganization Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)Schedule Per DiemStandard Hours 1Shift Night JobEmployee Limited Term / Per DiemJob Posting Jul 18, 2024
Disassemble, clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute sterile instruments and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment.Essential Functions:
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipmentInspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioningAssemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly informationPackage, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilizationLoad, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipmentPerform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipmentRespond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departmentsAssess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely mannerPick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cardsStock adult and pediatric code carts, intubation boxes, and latex allergy binsFunction independently in the absence of the Manager or SupervisorUtilize a variety of computer systemsAssist in the training of new staff and volunteersOther duties as necessary
Qualifications:Job Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilizationPractices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizersDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keepingDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad sterilization and associated record-keepingPractices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentationDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keepingDemonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopesDemonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the departmentDemonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systemsDemonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating RoomParticipates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes
Education:High school diploma or equivalent education requiredEffective written and verbal communications skills requiredCompletion of Central Processing Technology Course required
Experience:One year Central Supply/Central Processing experience preferred
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T.) required
EEO StatementNewton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location MA-Newton-NWH Main CampusWork Locations NWH Main Campus 2014 Washington Street Newton 02462Job Central SterileOrganization Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)Schedule Per DiemStandard Hours 1Shift Night JobEmployee Limited Term / Per DiemJob Posting Jul 18, 2024