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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Grade 110Summary: Performs activities related to the decontamination preparation and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and case cart assembly. Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
-Able to prioritize all sterilization issues relevant to the O.R. schedule.
-Responsible for all QA documentation when assigned to sterilization responsibilities.
-Decontaminates inspects assembles sterilizes and distributes to appropriate areas all surgical instrumentation supplies and equipment.
-Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of surgical instrument cleaning and decontamination.
-Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation and packaging for sterilization using count sheets peel pouches tip protectors indicator strips and non-woven wrap.
-Demonstrates ability to assemble instrument sets using count sheets appropriately with no more than 3 errors noted within a 3-month period.
-Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of sterilization relevant to each type of instrumentation.
-Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate disbursement of all sterilized instruments supplies and equipment.
-Notifies Supervisor or designee of broken/missing instruments or equipment.
-Demonstrates knowledge of case cart system priorities and policies.
-Understands daily priorities of the case cart system.
-Demonstrates knowledge of proper case cart loading and presentation methodology.
-Demonstrates knowledge of stock par levels and how they are maintained.
-Demonstrates proper linen inspection and folding techniques and appropriate method of wrapping.
-Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control methods when ordering supplies for O.R. stock exchange carts. Familiar with exchange routines of carts.
-Prepares all documentation of sterilization processes according to AAMI recommendations and department QA policies and procedures.
-Demonstrates knowledge of all processes and documents all air removal and biological testing done on all in-house sterilizers.
-Assembles all supplies needed for specific assigned areas and completes the necessary stock requisitions or documentation.
-Performs all duties in accordance with applicable health and safety rules regulations and Standards.
-Attends all educational in-services and staff meetings held in the department and all mandatory educational programs provided by the hospital. Attendance to the hospital Safety Fair is MANDATORY.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience: Central Processing experience desirable 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Able to explain the decontamination inspection and sterilization process clearly.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.
- Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
