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COME WORK AT PLYMOUTH'S LARGEST EMPLOYER AND BE A PART OF A GREAT COMMUNITY! EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING: Paid vacation, sick time & holiday time, Excellent Health/Dental/Vision benefits, 403B with company match, Basic Life Insurance provided at no cost, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance. Benefits are prorated for part-time positions. Duties/Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is infection control. Maintain sterile technique. Perform all duties according to procedure. Cleans, sterilizes, packages and assembles instrument sets. Assist in care and handling of equipment such as suction, fracture frames, pumps, venodyne, etc. Responsible for cleaning reusable items including surgical pieces and processing through steam sterilizers, gas sterilizers, washer sterilizers, and ultrasonic if necessary. Responsible for waste disposal and decontamination of contaminated items. Inspects equipment and instruments through all procedural steps for condition and operation. Collects soiled instruments, kits, equipment, etc. for processing. Responsible for daily maintenance and housekeeping duties on work stations as required. Assists in collection of data for Quality Assurance Programs, ongoing. Demonstrates planning and organization in preparation for procedures in a Central Sterile environment, i.e., trays, instruments sets. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of sterile technique. Demonstrates a working knowledge in surgical preparation environments including vascular, ophthalmic, laparoscopic, orthopedic, O.B./Gynecology, General, Urology, Dental, E.N.T., neuro and plastic. Participates in ongoing education programs. Demonstrates knowledge of the function and operation of equipment in a Central Sterile environment. Attends/completes Job Certification Program and documents all hospital mandatory in-service programs, i.e., fire, safety, infection control, etc. Growth potential for surgical case carts, sterilization containers, and CSR-computerized application. Education/Experience Required: Ability to read and write and verbalize English, HS Diploma or equivalent. Registration/Certification: Certified Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM). Physical/Environmental Requirements: Frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. Occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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