SPD Technician

Work whereevery moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. * JOB SUMMARY * ** Provides support to Peri-operative and Sterile Processing Services (SPS) by building and maintaining instrument trays and count sheets essential for tray accuracy and pick lists; and ensures that each case contains all required items. Interfaces directly with vendor representatives. Utilizes available software programs and assists leads to track all loaner/vendor trays and ensures delivery for cases in an efficient and timely manner. Immediately escalates issues/concerns to Shift Lead. Orders instruments /builds sets as requested. Collaborates with SPS educator, specialty nursing staff, Epic, Peoplesoft, and SPM teams, physicians and finance. Manages repairs, preventative maintenance, and exchanges of broken instruments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: * High School Diploma or equivalent experience Experience: * 3 years of SPS experience *License and Certification: * * Current "Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification" from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc.(CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM required. *LANGAUGE SKILLS: * * Ability to read, write and speak English required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS * Must be able to lift 40 pounds. * Must obtain a minimum of 10 CEU’s (continuous education units) per year. * Working knowledge of SPM, EPIC, and Microsoft Office PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS * ** Experience: * * 5 years of SPS experience.Prefer experience in lead role, SPS repair management, ordering in PeopleSoft, and Tecsys/SPM/EPIC Superuser. ** We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment . Job: *Nursing Support Organization: *Backus Hospital Title: SPD Technician Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: