Sterile Processing Tech Full Time Days

Up to $3,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Cente r 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.

Position Summary :

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for task-based sterile processing activities.

Responsible for activities including, but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications, assembly, and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.

Onboarding Process : Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Qualifications :

Required : High school diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.

Preferred : 1 year as sterile processing technician with completion of formal sterile processing technician course.

Certifications :

Required : BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 8 months.

Preferred : Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Responsible for activities including, but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications, assembly, and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.

Education :

Required : High school diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.

Experience :

Preferred : 1 year as sterile processing technician with completion of formal sterile processing technician course.

Certifications :

Required : Must be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 1 year.

Preferred : Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.

Physical Demands :