Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Days- Sterile Processing

Mass General Brigham

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Newton, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for receiving, cleaning, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. They also manage inventory levels and provide guidance to less experienced staff members.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician. You possess thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, infection control standards, and medical instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST]

instrument assembly

packaging

sterilization techniques

sterilization equipment operation

troubleshooting

maintenance

Job Description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

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.

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) 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

- /

Grade

5At 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 package. In 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.

EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 Veteran’s 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 (857)-282-7642.

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.

Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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