Sterilization Services Tech I

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? Job Overview This position is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting, and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process. Hours: Full-Time / 40 hours a week / Nights / 11pm-7am Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified program in Central Processing. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas. 2. Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method. 3. Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process. 4. Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 5. Selects and utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers. 6. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 7. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe. 8. Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 9. Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item. What We Offer: Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff: Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one 403(b) retirement plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Clinical mobility tracks Free on-campus parking Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.