Quality Assurance Technician, Sterile Processing - Evenings

Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

Position Summary:

The QA is responsible for reviewing assembled trays for accuracy of instrumentation according to the pick sheet as well as instrument placement, good working order and ready for processing. This role must provide immediate feedback and coaching. Document in provided software to track and collate data. Identify discrepancies/errors in count sheet. They may assist in developing, recommending, and implementing education needs, internal standards, policies and procedures to improve quality and effectiveness of patient care and sterile processing. QA may be asked to participate in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary programs, committees and special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains and audits review kits for accuracy and proper instrument functionality; ensures data entry into the system.
• Identifies and reports trends in kit errors and findings from SPM collation to leadership and monthly staff meetings.
• Reviews and inspects case carts for accuracy and completeness; assists in creating missing or priority item lists.
• Provides immediate feedback and coaching to assemblers; identifies staff resistant to coaching and escalates to educators for targeted training.
• Recognizes and documents staff who are unreceptive to feedback.
• Accurately reports all discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Supports enterprise-wide quality assurance programs and initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Surgical Technologist required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5+ years of relatable experience

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required
• CIS preferred

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.