Sterile Processing Technician
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
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.
The Hours are 9AM-5:30PM or 10:00AM-6:30PM
Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department within a healthcare facility.Essential Functions:
- Receive and process used medical instruments and equipment from operating rooms and other departments.
- Load instruments and equipment into sterilizers adhering to prescribed loading patterns and protocols.
- Perform regular quality checks to ensure instruments equipment and packaging materials comply with sterilization standards.
- Manage inventory levels including receiving inspecting and restocking sterile supplies.
- Clean maintain and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instruments.
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians.
Qualifications
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.
Experience
Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting. 1-2 years preferred.
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
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5EEO 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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.