Work where everymoment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for de contamination processing assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of Isolation Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment Works within the guidelines for infection control JCAHO OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies to provide and maintain necessary levels Provides leadership and expertise to staff members in the absence of Management Communicates efficiently with staff Reports to Sterile Processing ManagerCOMPETENCIESbull On an on going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units CEUrsquos needed to maintain the currency of certificationbull Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principlesbull Requires good problem solving techniquesbull Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not requiredbull Must be able to read write and speak clearly using the English languageESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timebull Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members Communicates effectively with department supervisor as neededbull Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both ORrsquos Biomed and vendors as neededbull Assists with continuing education and growth within department Schedules and documents knowledge assessments Develops and conducts in services based on needs identifiedbull Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off Site Sterile Processing Centerbull Accurately inspects assembles and packages items for sterilization Handles and inspects all instrumentsscopes to prevent damageWork where everymoment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for de contamination processing assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of Isolation Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment Works within the guidelines for infection control JCAHO OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies to provide and maintain necessary levels Provides leadership and expertise to staff members in the absence of Management Communicates efficiently with staff Reports to Sterile Processing ManagerCOMPETENCIESbull On an on going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units CEUrsquos needed to maintain the currency of certificationbull Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principlesbull Requires good problem solving techniquesbull Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not requiredbull Must be able to read write and speak clearly using the English languageESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timebull Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members Communicates effectively with department supervisor as neededbull Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both ORrsquos Biomed and vendors as neededbull Assists with continuing education and growth within department Schedules and documents knowledge assessments Develops and conducts in services based on needs identifiedbull Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off Site Sterile Processing Centerbull Accurately inspects assembles and packages items for sterilization Handles and inspects all instrumentsscopes to prevent damageEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONbull High School Diploma or GED equivalent is requiredbull Certification in Sterile Processing through a nationally accredited central service organization such as the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution CBSPD orHealthcare Sterile Processing AssociationIAHCSMMis required CRCST or CBSPD acceptedbull Must possess and maintain a valid driverrsquos license maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program as outlined in the Eastern Connecticut Health Networkrsquos Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures EXPERIENCEbull Minimum years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician IWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONbull High School Diploma or GED equivalent is requiredbull Certification in Sterile Processing through a nationally accredited central service organization such as the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution CBSPD orHealthcare Sterile Processing AssociationIAHCSMMis required CRCST or CBSPD acceptedbull Must possess and maintain a valid driverrsquos license maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program as outlined in the Eastern Connecticut Health Networkrsquos Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures EXPERIENCEbull Minimum years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician IWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment