Spd Technician I, 40 Hours, Nights

Monday - Friday 10:45pm - 7:15am with rotating weekends and holiday
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply - Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Tech I will perform decontamination, inspection/assembly, high level disinfection (HLD)/sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments, devices and medical equipment throughout the UMass Network, along with other associated tasks, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process while maintaining a clean, safe and organized workspace.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

Major Responsibilities:

• Decontamination

• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
• Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendations and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).

• Inspection/Assembly

• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.

• Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD)

• Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
• Records and routes instruments/equipment/devices for proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

• Sterile Storage

• Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
• Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
• Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according needs of end user.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Certification is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year will result in termination from this position.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.

Preferred:

• Central Sterile Processing Technician

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.