SPD Technician

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Decontamination
a. Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendations and manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
b. Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

2. Inspection/Assembly
a. Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
b. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

3. Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD)
a. Records and routes instruments/equipment/devices for proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer's IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
b. Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

4. Sterile Storage
a. Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
b. Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according needs of end user.
c. Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
3. Respects and promotes a team culture with communication and collaboration.
4. Present oneself professionally and treat others with courtesy.
5. Adherence to all UMass policies.
6. Performs outlined and associated tasks as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
3. Certification is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year will result in termination from this position.

Preferred:
1. Central Sterile Processing Technician Certification.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
2. Proficiency with basic computer functions.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Position requires ability to repeatedly lift objects of more than 25 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift and exercise good body mechanics. Must be able to concentrate on task through completion.

Employee may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, human tissue, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials such as chemicals. Personal Protective Equipment provided and required to be worn properly to protect all staff members.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.