The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the highest quality standards are met by departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission, and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.Sterile Processing Technician I inspects and de-lints towels and other linens; prepares and wraps items for sterilization; inventory and stocks sterilized items in department and in nursing units in hospital.
Must be able to perform all duties in accordance with the NWH Policies and Procedures. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) and/or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) standards and procedures should be understood and followed.
Essential Functions:
Wrap linen and other items according to department procedure.
Inventory items prepared for Operating Room, wrap replacements for sterilization, restock shelves with sterilized items.
Inventory and replace instruments in SPD, OR, Emergency Department, I.C.U. and other nursing units.
Answer phone calls in the department when needed.
Assess supplies for adequate levels required for processing and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Collection of soiled and clean instruments.
Utilize instrument scanning system in all areas for inventory control.
Inspect and assemble basic instrument kits.
Pick supplies for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Utilize a variety of computer systems.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
Re stock code carts and intubation boxes.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI and OSC Departments as needed
Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education : High school diploma or equivalent education required. Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
Experience: One year Sterile Processing/Central Processing experience preferred.
License/ Registration: N/A
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates the proper preparation of linens and instruments for sterilization
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
Practices the proper utilization of the computer systems.
Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes
Fiscal Responsibility:
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility:
N/A
Physical Environment:
Physical environment can have distraction from machine or related noise or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations. Duties involve cleaning with exposure to soil, odors, dust, blood, body fluids, or other unpleasant elements. Workspace varies from a single room to other areas of the department and hospital.
Physical Standards of Job Description:
Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
N/A - not applicable
Basic activity being performed
C
F
O
R
N/A
Comments
Walking
ü
Standing
ü
Sitting
with back support
ü
without back support
ü
Reaching
Overhead
ü
De-linting towels
Forward
ü
Lateral
ü
Low
ü
Stooping
ü
Bending at waist
ü
Crouching
ü
Bending at knees
ü
Kneeling
ü
Climbing
ü
Crawling
ü
Twisting
ü
Balance
ü
Other:
Other:
Pushing Tasks by weight
5 lbs
Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs.
5-15 lbs
15-40 lbs
40-75 lbs
ü
75-100 lbs+
ü
Pulling Tasks by weight
5 lbs
Carts can weigh +/- 1000 lbs.
5-15 lbs
15-40 lbs
40-75 lbs
ü
75-100 lbs+
ü
Lifting Tasks by weight
5 lbs
Laundry and towels can weigh +/- 50 lbs. and kits can weigh +/- 30 lbs.
5-15 lbs
15-40 lbs
40-75 lbs
ü
75-100 lbs+
ü
Sensory Requirements
Yes
No
Comments
Visual Activity
Close paper work
ü
De-linting towels
VOI used
ü
Color vision required
ü
Visual monotony
ü
Hearing Activity
Conversation
ü
Monitoring Equipment
ü
Telephone
ü
Transcription
ü
Background Noise
ü
Sensory Discrimination
Hot/Cold
ü
Sharp/Dull
ü
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer & by embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
