Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) Job, per diem Signature Healthcare’s Brockton Hospital is hiring for a per diem Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) in Brockton, MA. Type: Per Diem Shift: Varries Shift Details: A New Day Our recently renovated Brockton Hospital is a modern healthcare facility with a focus on superior patient care and safety. Following extensive renovations, the hospital is equipped with an advanced infrastructure to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. Join our team at Brockton Hospital and be better and stronger than ever. Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) Roles and Responsibilities: + Collects, properly handles, and makes appropriate disposition of contaminated items in accordance with established procedure. + Disassembles, rough washes, cleans, and dries utensils, instruments, devices, supplies, and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspects instruments for completeness or any defective parts. + Arranges instrument kits in the appropriate manner for Operating Room and other department use according to Kardex specifications. Maintains records for missing or defective instruments for the Operating Room. + Tests, monitors, and operates washing and sterilizing (gas, hydrogen peroxide, and steam) equipment, decontaminators, heat sealers, and other departmental apparatus. Performs vacuum penetration and biological testing. Interprets results of testing and maintains appropriate records. + Notifies supervisor of any abnormalities or malfunctions. + Determines appropriate sterilization method for items and monitors recording charts during and after sterilization to ensure sterilizing parameters are achieved. + Prepares case carts for Operating Room, Delivery Room, and Cardiac Cath Lab procedures. Ensures appropriate supplies and records are maintained for each procedure. + Cleans, tests, and prepares for re-issue portable patient care equipment and instrumentation. + Re-stocks and maintains records for all emergency and procedural carts. Replaces expired products. + Maintains proper inventory levels for all sets, packs, and trays. Stores sterile and non-sterile items in designated areas issuing on a first-in, first-out basis. Verifies sterility status of items previous to issue. Reprocess all expired items. + Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. + 1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external). + 2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Qualifications: At Signature Healthcare we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture for our employees to grow and flourish., so if you're interested in this opportunity but your experience does not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. Required + High school diploma or equivalent, certification from an accredited program. Preferred + One to two years experience in all phases of assigned duties or related fields preferred. + Technician Certification preferred. Working at Signature Healthcare For 125 years, Signature Healthcare has been dedicated to delivering personalized healthcare services in a welcoming and medically advanced environment as one of the only not-for-profit community-based healthcare systems in Southeastern Mass. Our focus on quality care, matched with our commitment to serving every individual, fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees to grow and flourish in their careers. Join Signature Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling work experience, complemented by our comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: + Medical, Dental, and Vision + Life and Disability + Retirement Savings Plan + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.) + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO and Paid Holidays Apply today with Signature Healthcare and help us become better and stronger than ever.