Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
CENTRAL STERILE TECHNICIANJob Description:
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Central Sterile Team?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performs decontamination procedures according to prescribed specifications, in a safe and cost-effective manner. Is knowledgeable and adheres to universal precautions and the OSHA blood born pathogen standards when working in the area.
- Cleans machines and decontamination work area daily. Maintains a clean and healthy work environment.
- Safely operates all machinery used in the decontamination and, sterilization areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Assembles all instrumentation for sterilization according to policy and procedure and monitors quality assurance.
- Maintains adequate supply levels of sterile stock for the sterile storage/case cart assembly area. Applies principles of rotation of stock, par level restocking and outdating of supplies.
- Communicates concerns about equipment with Operating Room nurses responsible for specialty areas.
- Responsible for observing proper safety precautions and careful monitoring of chemical use during all sterilization processes. Reports any suspected equipment malfunction or abnormality to a manger.
- Maintains logbooks of all sterilization records and biological monitoring, maintains master file of instrument count sheets.
- Demonstrates appropriate assembly of specialty case carts for surgical procedures as pick lists required.
Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk
Work Shift: Days, weekend and holiday requirements. Must be available to respond to 30-minute on-call policy. On-call, once fully staffed, is typically once a month depending on scheduled time off.
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Licensure/Certifications: Certified Surgical Tech or CSP certification within 1 year of employment (IAHCSMM or CBSPD).
Experience Preferred: 3-6 months instruments processing experience.
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more!
