Travel Centralized Sterile Technician - $1,438 per week at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Certification Details

Job Details

40hrs 5x 8hr shifts rotating weekends/holidays as needed.
On call
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems.
Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
Position is for OSC, but may be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC departments as needed.
Performs all other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Must have documentation of TB skin test screening within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break.
Documentation of two measles vaccines, two mumps vaccine, and one rubella (German measles) vaccines or two MMR vaccines.
Strongly Preferred. Record of 3 Hep B vaccines OR Proof of immunity via blood test (will show antibodies if immune for Hepatitis B OR Declination.
Vaccine required during flu season Sept 15th - April 30th.
Physician Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA. Within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break. Due to MA DPH regulation, Windemere & Spaulding Brighton have 2 year expiration.
Upload attestation with date run, indicating date completed and findings. Run within 45 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
Upload attestation with date run, indicating date completed and findings - ran within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
1st page must be MGB Submission Checklist. Include past 7 years of work experience. All work experience and education must include city & state. Required for submission.
Required upon hire. Should update if there is a change in medical status. Form available in Doc Library.
2 recent references, minimum 1 Supervisor or Above, in Skillset.

Schedule Information

Unit Specific Information

Position is for OSC, but may be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC departments as needed.

Additional Details

A completed primary COVID-19 vaccination series that is approved by the FDA or the World Health Organization (WHO) OR an up-to-date COVID vaccine if a primary series was never received or completed is required. No exemptions or waivers (religious/medical) will be considered.