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 townsPOSITION 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 ManagerCOMPETENCIES bull On an on going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units CEUrsquos needed to maintain the currency of certification bull Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principles bull Requires good problem solving techniques bull Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not required bull 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 time bull Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members Communicates effectively with department supervisor as needed bull Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both ORrsquos Biomed and vendors as needed bull Assists with continuing education and growth within department Schedules and documents knowledge assessments Develops and conducts in services based on needs identified bull Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off Site Sterile Processing Center bull Accurately inspects assembles and packages items for sterilization Handles and inspects all instrumentsscopes to prevent damage bull Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the sterilization process Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot department equipment bull Drives the delivery vehicle as needed for deliveries or pick ups at both hospitals bull Correctly scans and distributes sterile non sterile itemssupplies Demonstrates knowledge of instrument tracking system and is able to assist staff with the system bull Prepares case carts with supplies utilizing preferencepick lists bull Participates in the orientation of new staff Follows training plan and documents bull Demonstrates knowledge of safety requirements of all equipment and responds appropriately to potential safety concerns bull Demonstrates the ability to be flexible organized and function in stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationsWork 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 townsPOSITION 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 ManagerCOMPETENCIES bull On an on going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units CEUrsquos needed to maintain the currency of certification bull Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principles bull Requires good problem solving techniques bull Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not required bull 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 time bull Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members Communicates effectively with department supervisor as needed bull Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both ORrsquos Biomed and vendors as needed bull Assists with continuing education and growth within department Schedules and documents knowledge assessments Develops and conducts in services based on needs identified bull Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off Site Sterile Processing Center bull Accurately inspects assembles and packages items for sterilization Handles and inspects all instrumentsscopes to prevent damage bull Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the sterilization process Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot department equipment bull Drives the delivery vehicle as needed for deliveries or pick ups at both hospitals bull Correctly scans and distributes sterile non sterile itemssupplies Demonstrates knowledge of instrument tracking system and is able to assist staff with the system bull Prepares case carts with supplies utilizing preferencepick lists bull Participates in the orientation of new staff Follows training plan and documents bull Demonstrates knowledge of safety requirements of all equipment and responds appropriately to potential safety concerns bull Demonstrates the ability to be flexible organized and function in stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationsEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required bull 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 accepted bull 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 EXPERIENCE bull 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required bull 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 accepted bull 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 EXPERIENCE bull 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment