SPD Technician I or II, Per Diem

About the role

Everyone is a caregiver at UMass Memorial Health – regardless of their title or responsibilities. This position is part of the Central Sterile Supplies team within the UMass Network.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: 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).
• Inspection/Assembly: Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
• Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD): 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. Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
• Sterile Storage: Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors. Assembles and distributes instruments and supplies according needs of end user.

Requirements

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program. Certification is required within one year of employment.
• Preferred: Central Sterile Processing Technician Experience/Skills: Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology. Proficiency with basic computer functions.

Qualifications

• Required: 2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician. Current Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician certification. Current Certified Instrument Specialist advanced certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and Central Service-related terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.

Benefits

Final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Pay

$17.43 - $31.37 per hour

Schedule

Mixed Shift, 4 hours, 8 hours (United States of America)