Sterile Processing Tech I

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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.

 

Shift: Night Shift - Monday-Friday 11pm-730am

The Central Sterile Processing Services (CSPS) department is at the heart of patient care at Mass General Hospital. We play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and effective care by cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical equipment and supplies used in surgeries, procedures, and patient care areas throughout the hospital. Our dedicated team's hard work is integral to the hospital's success, ensuring the best possible care for our patients.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive benefits packages for our eligible employees, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Employee perks: Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Resources for child care and emergency backup care
Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for performing sterilization procedures on medical instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures, infection control standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

Processes specialty and general instruments.

Resets instrument sets accurately and without error.

Decontaminates instruments and equipment according to established procedures.

Maintains Central Sterile Department stock levels.

Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.

Communicates instrument repair needs to the supervisor.

 

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred

Experience
related experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of case cart assembly.
- Familiarity with the regulatory standards of materials management.
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.88 - $32.72/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensatio