Travel Centralized Sterile Technician

Newton, Massachusetts

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

40hr 5x 8hr shifts 3p-11:30p rotating weekends/holidays as needed.
On call 5+ years experience required.
Perform the disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and other equipment.
Leak test, evaluate, clean/disinfect, and process flexible endoscopes.
Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and proper functioning.
Assemble surgical instruments and kits utilizing kit assembly information.
Package, wrap, and prepare kit/instrument loads for sterilization.
Load, operate, monitor, and complete documentation for all decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring equipment.
Perform and document all chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring of sterilizers and other equipment.
Respond effectively to emergency case requirements of the surgical team and other departments.
Assess instruments, components, and supplies for adequate levels required for the assembly of kits, and request necessary replacements in a timely manner.
Pick supplies and/or instruments for surgical cases utilizing surgeon specific preference cards.
Stock adult, pediatric and neonate code carts, intubation boxes.
Function independently in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor.
Utilize a variety of computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
May be required to rotate between the main SPD, GI, OSC departments as needed.
Performs all other duties as needed.

5+ years experience required.
CST Certification (NBSTA or NCCT only) required for MA locations, preferred for NH.
Primary Source Verification of professional license and/or certification, as required for the position. Within 30 days of start date and updated upon expiration. MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.

A completed primary COVID-19 vaccination series that is approved by the FDA or the World Health Organization (WHO) OR an up-to-date COVID vaccine if a primary series was never received or completed is required. No exemptions or waivers (religious/medical) will be considered.
Documentation of two measles vaccines, two mumps vaccine, and one rubella (German measles) vaccines or two MMR vaccines OR Proof of immunity via blood test (will show antibodies if immune to measles, mumps, and rubella). Vaccine requirement if titer result is not immune or low immunity.
Vaccine required during flu season Sept 15th - April 30th. Document must be uploaded as PDF. No exemptions or waivers (religious/medical) will be considered.
Must have documentation of TB skin test screening within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break OR Documentation of a negative QuantiFERON TB Test or T-spot (blood test for TB) within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break.
Physician Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA. Within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break.
Upload attestation with date run, indicating date completed and findings. Run within 45 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
Required for Submission.
Required upon hire. Should update if there is a change in medical status.
2 recent references, minimum 1 Supervisor or Above, in Skillset.

Date Posted: 03 April 2025