About This Role
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for use in medical procedures. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills in sterile processing while working under the guidance of experienced technicians and supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Don and doff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by national standards and guidelines.
- Communicate supply needs within the decontamination area to the PeriOp Specialist.
- Perform routine tests on all mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s guidelines and national standards.
- Receive soiled or new equipment from the Operating Room or procedural clinics and document receipt via the tracking system.
- Disassemble equipment as necessary before proceeding with the required cleaning methods.
- Identify repair needs and relay that communication to the appropriate personnel.
- Utilize appropriate cleaning equipment to achieve decontamination.
- Clean and disinfect workstation upon completion of tasks.
- Document all instrumentation and equipment tasks performed via the instrument tracking system.
- Inspect and assemble all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument trays according to product recipes.
- Identify and place sterilization indicators as required.
- Select appropriate packaging methods and verify all physical monitors and labels are secured to packaged products.
- Transport items to the sterilization area in accordance with reprocessing methods.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Designate products to appropriate sterilization methods and cycles according to package labeling.
- Inspect packaged products to ensure compliance with external indicators and filters.
- Load sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Perform routine sterilizer testing and document results appropriately.
- Monitor instrumentation post-sterilization for appropriate storage temperatures.
- Process case build tickets to gather instrumentation and disposable supplies requested by physicians.
- Communicate unfulfilled surgical needs to CSP leadership.
- Return unused supplies to their appropriate stock locations.
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Licensure, Certification, Registration: None required; must acquire certification with either CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA within 12 months of hire date.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Attention to detail, good organizational skills, basic computer skills, ability to function in a fast-paced environment, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience: None (entry level).
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for non-BILH employees in good standing.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Participation in departmental quality improvement activities.
Important Details
- Application deadline: Not specified.
Application Process
- Follow the application instructions provided on the platform.
About the Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health employs more than 35,000 people, including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, and researchers, all dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. The organization is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and ensuring the safety and well-being of its patients and staff.
