IRP Sterile Processing Tech

Summary
Responsible for the care and safety of all patients under his/her care. Ensures effective communication with the charge nurse, the patient, staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Scrub procedure as assigned.
-Assist in work area in central sterile between scrub assignments prn.
-Assist in keeping overall operating room clean and tidy.
-Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off duty.
-Assist circulating nurse with care of the patient while in the room, providing nursing care to all patients of all ages.
-Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Surgical Technology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience with instrumentation in the operating room.
- Strong understanding of surgical technology and surgical procedure.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other