Sterile Processing Tech I (Evenings) at Boston Children's Hospital

This Sterile Processing Technician I (Evenings) will be responsible for:

• Receiving, sorting, cleaning and decontaminating soiled reusable instruments, equipment and materials following manufacturer’s instructions
  Manually recording items/materials received in department logs
  Loading, operating, and emptying cleaning and decontamination equipment such as automatic washers, endoscope reprocessors, cart washer and pasteurizers
• Inspecting, preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and other materials
  Assembling trays and packets of instruments, medical supplies for surgical procedures according to standardized content lists and manufacturers guidelines
  Loading and operating sterilizers, programming settings and monitors temperature and other critical readings during run cycle
• May be asked to assume responsibility for leadership in the department in the absence of and/or in conjunction with CPD Manager
  Plans, organizes and oversees daily operations
  Monitoring work flow and prioritizing work assignments to meet established schedules and clinical requirements
  Responding to customer requests and resolving problems as needed
• May be assigned the charge role in the department
  Managing the department work environment per established policy and procedures
  Insuring safety of all personnel on duty
  Prioritizing work production based on changing needs
  Assessing, planning and implementing shift activities
  Communicating and collaborating with shift personnel, department managers, OR staff and other personnel
  Ensuring all required documentation is completed and accurate
  Using all available resources to assist with problem solving and decision making
  Trouble shooting and problem solving

To qualify, you must have:

• Certification of Sterile/Central Processing is required
• A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within Sterile Processing is strongly preferred
• A strong knowledge of instrumentation and power surgical instruments
• Strong customer service and communication skills to develop working relationships with staff
• Strong problem solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as a team player
• Flexibility and the willingness to change assignments due to department needs

This is a full time Evening 3-11 pm position
$7,500 sign on bonus for all full time new hires in Sterile Processing SPD
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes
Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.