Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Central Sterile Supply Tech to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for everyone that walks through our doors. 

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours- Rotating Shift

Position Purpose:

Under moderate direction of the Central Service Manager coordinates smooth flow of surgical instrument processing and case cart management activities.  Serves as liaison between CSP team, nursing units, and surgical areas concerning all aspects of the case cart system and Medical/Surgical supplies.  Communicates and educates CSP techs of changes and requirements for sterilization and assembly equipment, supplies and procedure trays, according to established procedures.  Checks levels and delivers supplies to nursing units.  Maintains tracking system data.  Position may require working at either campus or alternate sites.

What you will do:

• Ensures and educates staff on proper decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment to clean, identify and inspect.
• Ensures proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets to allow steam penetration and sterilization.  Collaborates with OR Manager and Team Leaders to ensure flow and availability of OR Instruments.
• Assists manager with accurate time keeping and scheduling.
• Conducts biological monitoring within Central Sterilization Processing Department.
• Prepares Code Blue carts, performs distribution rounds.
• Monitors and orders supplies for specific areas as assigned by manager.
• Receives and monitors reported errors from clinical staff and escalates to manager when necessary.
• Monitors the workflow of designated shifts to ensure the completion of work assignments to satisfy the customer’s expectations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.  Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently.  Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. 
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. 
• Position requires ability to handle high volume phone communications, multitasking and delegating response measures to staff to meet critical needs of clinical staff.
• Position requires ability to constantly concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.  Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts/clinical needs and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time.  Knowledge of SPD supplies and the principles of body mechanics for lifting and moving equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Five (5) years of experience in Central Sterile Processing field.
• Central Service Certification required (CBSPD or CRCST).
• Knowledge of sterilization standards and procedures and C.S. related medical terminology.  Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices. Strong communication skills. 

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $20.20- $30.30/ per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.