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Central Sterile Technician
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Anna Jaques Hospital Category: Clinical Supplies & Processing Job ID: JR47769 Date posted: 03/27/2024When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
37.5Work Shift:
Evening (United States of America)CENTRAL STERILE TECHNICIANJob Description:
Central Sterile Technician - 37.5 hrs/wk, Evenings
The Central Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. Additionally, the Tech:
Performs decontamination procedures according to prescribed specifications, in a safe and cost effective manner. Is knowledgeable and adheres to universal precautions and the OSHA blood born pathogen standards when working in the area.
Cleans machines and decontamination work area daily. Maintains a clean and healthy work environment.
Safely operates all machinery used in the decontamination and, sterilization areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Retrieves contaminated instruments/equipment twice a day though out the facility, disassembles and decontaminates sterilizes according to established guidelines and delivers sterile supplies back to hospital departments.
Recognizes and responds to priorities concerning instrumentation as it relates to the surgery schedule.
Assembles all instrumentation for sterilization according to policy and procedure and monitors quality assurance.
Maintains adequate supply levels of sterile stock for the sterile storage/case cart assembly area. Applies principles of rotation of stock, par level restocking and outdating of supplies.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of sterile processing course preferred but we will train a motivated candidate
Ability to respond to being on call within 30 minutes
Certified Surgical Tech or CSP certification required within one year of employment (IAHCSMM or CBSPD)
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs 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.
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