What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech I (Evenings) position at Boston Children's Hospital?
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
This Sterile Processing Technician I will be responsible for:
- Following departmental policies/procedures and transporting carts of instrumentation or medical materials to and from designated areas within the surgical suites or SPD. Restocking OR surgical core with surgical instrumentation sterilized in SPD following departmental policies/procedures and instructions
- Receiving, sorting, cleaning and decontaminating soiled reusable instruments, equipment and materials following manufacturer's instructions. Manually recording items/materials received in department logs. Loading, operating, and emptying cleaning and decontamination equipment such as automatic washers, endoscope reprocessors, cart washer and pasteurizers
- Inspecting, preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and other materials. Assembling trays and packets of instruments, medical supplies for surgical procedures according to standardized content lists and manufacturers guidelines. Loading and operating sterilizers, programming settings and monitors temperature and other critical readings during run cycle
- Answering departmental telephones and forwarding calls as needed. Responding to requests for routine factual information, referring more complex inquiries to charge person/supervisor
- Responding to customer requests and resolving problems as needed
To qualify, you must have:
- Certification of Sterile/Central Processing preferred
- A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
- Minimum of 1 years' experience within Sterile Processing is strongly preferred
- A strong knowledge of instrumentation and power surgical instruments
- Strong customer service and communication skills to develop working relationships with staff
- Strong problem solving skills
- The ability to work independently and as a team player
- Flexibility and the willingness to change assignments due to department needs
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
