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Job Overview 

This is responsible for the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process. This position may rotate throughout all areas of sterile processing to support the department while adhering to policies and procedures. May have oversight of area during shift with supervisory backup. 

Hours: 40 hours a week / Nights / 11pm-7am / EOW

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 6 months of hire. 

3. Two (2) years of Central Processing experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas; documents arrival and cleaning process utilizing asset tracking software. 

2. Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method. 

3. Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process. 

4. Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc. 

5. Selects and utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers. 

6. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. 

7. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe. 

8. Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance. 

9. Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item.   

10. Transports items to sterilization as needed. 

What We Offer: 

Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free on-campus parking

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.