At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join their team in the Sterile Processing department at CMMC!This is a full time, benefits eligible position.Position Summary: The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (SPD) is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Works under a combination of direct and indirect supervision by the Manager or Designee. The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the institution, as well as outside sources with which they may have dealings. Must be able to accept new ideas and learn new position duties. Must become certified through the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) within the first year of employment. When test is passed, will be promoted to position of Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Certification within one year of employment.
Essential Duties:
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of sterilization processes including high-level disinfection and low-level disinfection.
Loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers.
Ensures proper operation of all equipment on a daily basis.
Maintains appropriate biological and chemical control tests, as required by the department, and documents results accurately in the appropriate log.
Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization and processes.
Inspects instruments for proper functioning and completeness.
Assures that instrument trays are assembled according to the count sheet and instruments are counted, clean and in proper working condition.
Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of basic equipment, instruments and trays.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and understanding of standard precautions.
Cleans and inspects patient care equipment for proper function.
Stores all equipment and supplies appropriately within the SPD department.
Demonstrates complete understanding of all procedures for cleaning all flexible scopes used by the Operating Room.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of storage and rotation of sterile supplies. Restocks and replenishes supplies as necessary.
Available for assignment to additional duties within scope of training.
Accesses departmental Email on a daily basis.
What It’s Like Working At CMH: We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members. CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:
Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Basic Life insurance at no cost
Supplemental Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
Family leave program for Parental Leaves
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Living in Central Maine: While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools. About Central Maine Healthcare: Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
