Central Sterile Certified Tech
Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
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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.
Job Summary
Grade 150Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
Summary: 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
-Responsible for taking charge of the department in the absence of the department Manager when assigned.
-Able to prioritize all sterilization issues relevant to the O.R. schedule.
-Responsible for all QA documentation that occurs within the charge shift.
-Assists in the general orientation and training of all new personnel whenever applicable.
-Contributes to the new employee documentation of orientation.
-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: Certified Registered Central Service Technician CRCST - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required Certified Central Processing Tech CSP - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
Experience: Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital 1-2 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Able to explain the decontamination inspection and sterilization process clearly.
- Ability to teach new employees all areas of the department responsibilities.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$23.54 - $34.99/HourlyGrade
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About Company
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