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LE001 Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Technician-CSS
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$56,440 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40- Processes and supplies sterilized medical equipment, linen and supplies.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs packing, wrapping, marking, autoclaving and issuing activities required to process and supply sterilized linens, equipment, devices, instruments, etc. for use throughout the hospital in accordance with established procedures. Performs quality control test on all equipment prior to use, including a daily test on steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilizers. Inspects all surgical linens for stains and holes. Removes all lint from linen prior to its use. Must set up all oral and gastric suctions and maintain the crash, catheter and urological carts. Assembles packages and trays, according to quantity, type, destination, and usage, as listed. Receives and wraps O.R. linen in the prescribed manner and quantity. Marks tape and forwards for autoclaving. Loads autoclave and operates to sterilize contents by steam, Sterrad and gas. (plus aeration process for gas only). Case cart assembly and picking. Maintains a clean and orderly processing area. Performs required tasks as directed. Will be cross trained to perform duties in all General Services Departments as directed.Required Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum of _1_ years of experience in central sterile reprocessing.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Education/Training High school diploma or equivalentLicenses/Certification:
CRCST preferred Reports to: OR Clinical ManagerAGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA
: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS
: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach without restriction. Ability to lift between 25- 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Salary Range:
$18.71- 28.26
- Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires.
- Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.