Sterile Processing Tech I

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Night Shift Monday-Friday 11pm-7:30am


Were offering a generous sign on bonus of $5000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*


The Central Sterile Processing Services (CSPS) department is at the heart of patient care at Mass General Hospital. We play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and effective care by cleaning decontaminating sterilizing and distributing medical equipment and supplies used in surgeries procedures and patient care areas throughout the hospital. Our dedicated teams hard work is integral to the hospitals success ensuring the best possible care for our patients.


We offer comprehensive benefits packages for our eligible employees from day one including:
Medical Dental and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Employee perks: Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Resources for child care and emergency backup care
Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

*Current MGB employees or former employees (separated from the MGB organization for less than 1 year) are not eligible for the sign on bonus

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility.

Does this position require Patient Care
No

Essential Functions

Receive used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments.

Load prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers following the prescribed loading patterns and protocols.

Conduct regular quality checks of instruments equipment and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards.

Assist with managing inventory levels including receiving inspecting and restocking sterile supplies.

Clean maintain and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrumentation.

Provide guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Central Service Technician CRCST - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred

Experience
Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles practices and infection control standards.
- Familiarity with medical instruments equipment and surgical procedures.
- Proficiency in instrument assembly packaging and sterilization techniques.
- Understanding of sterilization equipment operation troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

55 Fruit Street

40

Regular

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

- /

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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