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Sterile Processing Technician - full-time evening shift

Burlington, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Category: Clinical Supplies & Processing Job ID: JR71770 Date posted: 02/28/2025
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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Sterile Processing Technician
evening shift
40 hours per week

The Sterile Processing Technician role is now eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus.

Important Details:

Signing Bonuses are paid out in two payments. You will receive your first payment (half of the total amount) of upon completion of the first 30 days of hire and your second payment (half of the total amount) upon completion of 6 months of hire. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.

To be eligible:

• Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.

• Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. Per Diem roles are not eligible.

• If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.
• Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organizations hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

Job Description:

Position Summary:  Under the direct supervision of the department Supervisor, determines proper method of sterilization according to established guidelines, and sterilizes all instruments and related equipment.  Receives soiled case carts and processes contents in accordance with established standards.  Assembles instruments according to count sheet.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Determines proper method of sterilization according to established guidelines, and sterilizes all instruments and related equipment. Logs/documents all items sterilized.  Ensures that all biologicals, integrators, and Bowie Dick Tests are run and read in accordance with established guidelines.

Receives soiled case carts and processes contents in accordance with established standards.  Properly disposes of trash and linen.  Sorts instruments for proper mechanical and/or hand washing, meeting established time frame.  Visually inspects instruments for signs of wear and damage, and replaces as necessary.  Decontaminates instruments and equipment ensuring that the proper technique is used.

Assembles instruments according to count sheet.  Ensures that missing instruments are marked on the exterior label of the set.  Picks and sends all scheduled and/or unscheduled cases, meeting departmental guidelines.  Documents missing items on the appropriate documentation (Case Cart Cover Sheet).

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals  into daily activities. 

Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.

Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.

Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:  none required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic computer skills, medical terminology, manual dexterity, ability to read and follow instructions, fully trained in instrumentation, sterilization and decontamination techniques.  In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.

Experience:    1-2 years related experience.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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