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MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America�s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Days

** primarily day shift, but may rotate to evening shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the SPD Supervisor and/or Lead Tech, is responsible for decontamination, cleaning,

processing and sterilization of instrumentation and equipment dispensed by the department following established

infection control practices and guidelines. Willingness to accept new ideas, work under stressful conditions and

ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, treatment trays, or other items using sterilization method according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Adheres to prescribed procedures for sterility control; electronically records contents of each sterilizer load; regulates proper time and temperature; labels sterilized items according to prescribed procedures.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment and machinery.
• Checks instruments and equipment to ensure proper working condition; notifies supervisor/lead tech of equipment/instruments in need of repair or replacement.
• Tests sterilizing equipment, electronically records results, and notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctions or need for repairs/ maintenance.
• Maintains a par level of all instruments and equipment in designated user areas, rewraps, sterilizes, and restocks outdated items.
• Maintains all records electronically pertinent to the sterile processing area.
• Performs other related duties, such as maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

ONBOARDING PROCESS:

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health

screening which includes a drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a high school diploma.
• Basic computer skills.
• BLS â�� American Heart Association
• CRCST â�� Certification Registered Central Service Technician
• Minimum 6-months experience working in Sterile Processing

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.