Sterile Processing Tech II

Sterile Processing Technician II

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 : The Sterile Processing Technician III ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. Sterile Processing Technician III disassembles, cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes sterile instruments, flexible scopes and supplies used in the Operating Rooms, Maternity, Emergency Department, and throughout the hospital; perform chemical, mechanical, and biological testing of disinfection and sterilization equipment. Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and / or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understood and followed. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining CRCST or CBSPD at all times during employment.

Essential Functions :

• Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
• Leak test, evaluate, clean / disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
• Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
• Package, wrap, and prepare kit / instrument loads for sterilization.
• Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
• Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
• Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
• Pick supplies and / or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
• Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
• Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
• Utilize a variety of computer systems.
• Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ / SPM are preferred.
• Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
• May required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC Departments as needed.
• Performs all other duties as needed.

GI Principal Duties and Essential Functions :

Qualifications :

Education : High school diploma or equivalent education required. Effective written and verbal communications skills required. Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.

Experience : At least three (3) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.

Licenses, Certifications and / or Registrations : Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process / Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent Required. License / Registration : Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process / Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.

Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Environment : Physical environment has distraction from machine or related noise or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations. Duties involve cleaning with exposure to soil, odors, dust, blood, body fluids, or other unpleasant elements.

Physical Standards of Job Description :

Basic activity being performed :

Pushing Tasks by weight :