SPD Technician Nights

Position: SPD Technician I, 40 Hours, Nights
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** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$22.25 - $33.82
** Schedule Details:
** Sunday through Saturday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 10:45pm-7:15am
** Shift:
** 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
*
* Hours:

** 40
* * Cost Center:
** 10020 - 2550 Central Sterile Supplies
** Union:
** UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
** Everyone Is a Caregiver
** At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.**$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
** Your Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Tech I will perform decontamination, inspection/assembly, high level disinfection (HLD)/sterilization, storage and distribution of instruments, devices and medical equipment throughout the UMass Network, along with other associated tasks, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process while maintaining a clean, safe and organized workspace.
** Major Responsibilities:
*** Collects, receives and records soiled instruments/equipment/devices for decontamination process and associated tasks as outlined by established policy/process, guided by industry regulations/recommendations and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
* Utilizes equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner while following universal safety precautions.
* Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
* Inspects for cleanliness and proper functioning, assembles, packages and records instruments/devices and equipment following the established procedure for each.
* Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
* Records and routes instruments/equipment/devices for proper sterilization or HLD as identified and outlined by manufacturer’s IFU and performs identified process/cycle with appropriate equipment.
* Performs, monitors and records routine safety/efficacy testing of associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and industry standards.
* Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
* Ensures proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts as observed by supervisors.
* Assemble and distribute instruments and supplies according needs of end user.
* Maintains clean, safe and organized workspace and other associated tasks.
*** The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.
***** Position

Qualifications:

**** License/Certification/

Education:

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* Required:

*** High school diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of, or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
* Certification is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year will result in termination from this position.
** Preferred:
*** Central Sterile Processing Technician
** Experience/

Skills:

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* Required:

*** Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
* Proficiency with basic computer functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,…