Sterile Processing Technician

4 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Mass General Brigham Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our team at Mass General Brigham. As a key member of our Central Sterile Processing department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Decontamination and Cleaning of Reusable Medical Devices
    • Utilize approved PPE as appropriate.
    • Receive soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas; document arrival and cleaning process utilizing SPM.
    • Disassemble items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method.
    • Identify items in need of repair upon receipt and ensure information is maintained during cleaning process.
    • Select and utilize appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak tested.
    • Select and utilize appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers.
    • Clean work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed.
  • Assembly and Packaging of Reusable Medical Devices
    • Document all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software SPM.
    • Inspect and assemble all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe.
    • Document items missing from instrument set, escalating set to CSPS Clinical Operations Supervisor or Designee for further guidance.
    • Identify and place appropriate internal indicator as required.
    • Select appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.); ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item.
    • Transport items to sterilization as needed.
  • Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection of Reusable Medical Devices
    • Interpret package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, ETO, STERRAD, or other as required.
    • Inspect packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non satisfactory products to instrument room.
    • Load sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing as appropriate.
    • Perform routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate.
    • Following established policies interpret and appropriately document results of sterilizer testing. Escalate positive results as appropriate for intervention.
    • Remove and inspect items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity.
    • Following established procedures select appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual (Cidex OPA) or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment, or flexible endoscopes.
    • Perform ATP testing on endoscopes as required.
  • Inventory Management
    • Inspect items during the pick process to ensure package integrity remains intact, package is within expiration date, and substitutions are appropriate.
    • Communicate unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance.
    • Return supplies not used after surgical procedures to their proper stock location.
    Requirements
    • High School Diploma/GED
    • CRCST or CSPDT preferred

Staff hired on or before January 1, 2022 are grandfathered and this requirement does not apply.

Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent organization, operations, people management, and problem solving skills are essential.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology in order to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment processing and preparation of equipment.
  • Must have working knowledge of computer programs; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and exposure to instrument tracking software. Existing knowledge of EPIC and SPM are preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task is critical.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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