Sterile Processing Technician​/nights

Job Description Summary

Sterile Processing Technician Join a dedicated team committed to patient safety and surgical excellence. South Shore Health is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support the preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.

Prior 2+ years sterile processing experience in hospital setting required in addition to completion of or enrollment in Sterile Processing Technician certification program.

Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established standards and protocols
• Ensure proper functioning and cleanliness of all instrumentation
• Prepare and distribute case carts and supplies for surgical procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization processes and equipment monitoring
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines at all times
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff and other departments to ensure timely case readiness

• All items are correctly sorted according to the appropriate mode of sterilization.
• The correct wrap, sealing tape, and chemical indicators are chosen in accordance with the selected sterilization process.
• Items are loaded in the approved manner and properly logged on the load record sheet.
• Each item and the load record sheet are stamped with a load control sticker that indicates the sterilizer number, load number, and Julian date of processing.
• Machine printout tapes are checked to assure all parameters of sterilization were met, cycle was completed, and initials are documented on each tape.
• All documentation is completed for each sterilization cycle.

• Kits are correctly identified and proper count sheet is selected to assemble the kit.
• All instruments are carefully inspected for cleanliness, alignment, and proper function. Unacceptable instruments are removed and replaced, when possible. If no replacement is available missing items are clearly noted on the count sheet and an  Incomplete  sticker listing missing items is attached to the outer wrap.
• Count sheets are used to assemble sets and are initialed before placing in the set.
• The proper chemical indicator is placed in the instrument tray or package before wrapping.
• All instrument trays are wrapped with appropriately sized paper and are closed with the correct sealing tape.
• Individual instruments are peel pouched or wrapped correctly.
• Items are labeled as to contents, department of use, and initialed.
• Items are properly sterilized and allowed to cool before returning them to inventory.
• Work area is kept neat, left clean, and all kits in your work area have been completed by the end of your shift

• Proper dress and protective gear is used at all times.
• Properly utilizes the dirty lifts and empties them in a timely manner.
• Empties and processes contents of one case cart at a time to limit cross-contamination and help track instruments and equipment.
• Instruments are sorted according to immersability, heat sensitivity, and delicateness before cleaning in the approved manner.
• Hand washed items are carefully inspected and handled appropriately during the cleaning process. Items are placed in the pass-through windows in a timely fashion to maintain a good work flow.
• Grossly soiled items are soaked and scrubbed in the sinks before placing in the ultrasonic cleaner or…