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Attention Sterile Processing Equipment Techs looking for a Full Time position at the Danbury Hospital!. Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.. Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Lead Tech, prioritizes, retrieves, sorts, examines, decontaminates and cleans surgical and medical devices.. Searches for missing items and reports concerns to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Lead Tech.. Certified Sterile Processing Tech (CSPT) required within 2 years of hire, or meeting state regulations to work in sterile processing role.

Equipment Technician

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED TO QUALIFIED CSPT.
Attention Sterile Processing Equipment Techs looking for a Full Time position at the Danbury Hospital! We offer competitive rates and SIGN ON BONUS to qualified candidates. High School diploma or equiv. and one year of healthcare experience is minimum - preferred candidates will possess a certified sterile Processing Tech (CSPT). Willing to train. For immediate consideration qualified candidates are asked to send a resume to Christine Petti.
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.
<h3>Summary</h3>
Under close supervision, completes sterile processing service tasks that support hospital operations which include receiving, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile instruments. Certification must be achieved within 2 years of hire in order to comply with state regulations. Tech 1 will also include any noncertified staff hired prior to January 2016 and grandfathered for certification by the State of CT.
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
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Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Lead Tech, prioritizes, retrieves, sorts, examines, decontaminates and cleans surgical and medical devices.
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Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Maintains current operator level knowledge of care and handling instructions for use (IFUs) for instrumentation, decontamination area equipment and cleaning agents including and proper dilutions.
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Performs and documents results of daily or weekly equipment functions checks and tests.
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Utilizing the instrument management software system, assembles instrumentation under supervision.
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Inspects and assembles instrument sets using the set list. Searches for missing items and reports concerns to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Lead Tech.
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Utilizes proper packaging methods and materials including internal and external chemical integrators/indicators.
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Adheres to the proper sequence when assembling instrumentation according to the set list. Reports injuries, hazards, and defective instruments or equipment immediately to the supervisor or Lead Tech.
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Utilizes current AAMI standards and guidelines for performing sterilization processes.
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Performs and documents all sterilizer testing.
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Assembles loads by sterilization method and required parameters.
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Records sterilization parameters for each load.
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Monitors sterilization results. Awareness of quarantine process, early release form, and Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS). Reports discrepancies to the supervisor or Lead Tech.
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Performs inventory control, case cart assembly, and supply distribution under the supervision of the Supervisor or Lead Tech.
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Performs inventory control in Sterile Storage and specilaty carts.
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Builds and scans surgical case carts and instrumentation.
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Assists with scanning and reshelving of items returned to SPD.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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Performs other duties as assigned to include crash cart exchanges and selective equipment cleaning (NH).
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<h3>Other information</h3>
Required: High School Diploma. Certified Sterile Processing Tech (CSPT) required within 2 years of hire, or meeting state regulations to work in sterile processing role.
Minimum Experience: one year. Tech 1 will also include any noncertified staff hired prior to January 2016 and grandfathered for certification by the State of CT.
Desired: One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
FTE: 1.000000
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 8
Work Shift: night
Org Unit: 216
Department: Sterile Processing
Exempt: No
Grade: U5
<h3>Salary Range</h3>
$18.3900 - $34.1400 Hourly
<h3>Credentials</h3>
<h3>Essential</h3>
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<li>Sterile Processing and Distribution Certification</li>
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<h3>Education</h3>
<h3>Essential</h3>
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<li>HS Graduate or Equivalent</li>
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<h3>Working conditions</h3>
<h3>Essential</h3>
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<li>Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity</li>
<li>Significant occupational risk</li>
<li>Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force</li>
<li>Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.</li>
</ul>
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Sterile Processing Equipment Technician 1

Work with 5 experienced physicians and 1 APRN in a busy established practice in a family friendly location with close proximity to NYC and close to Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT.. Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is also a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year.. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine.. Astride a hill with a commanding view of the Long Island Sound, Norwalk Hospital serves a varied and attractive region of Southern Connecticut.. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Primary Care

Nuvance Health, is seeking Primary Care Physician for our Wilton Primary and Specialty Care practice in Wilton, Connecticut. Work with 5 experienced physicians and 1 APRN in a busy established practice in a family friendly location with close proximity to NYC and close to Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT.
Nestled in the heart of Fairfield County, with consistently top ranked schools and an abundance of history and nature, Wilton is an ideal and safe community to raise your family or start or relocate your business. Wilton offers diverse housing options, many outdoor activities, and plenty of restaurants, retail and theater options to meet your needs. With easy access to the Merritt Parkway and I-95 and with two train stations with free parking, Wilton is commutable to the area's major employment centers.  Alternatively, Wilton is home to many national and regional businesses allowing residents to live and work in one place.
This is an employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice. Competitive total compensation package including base salary, incentive pay, paid time off, CME time off and allowance, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match and contribution. Hiring bonus and relocation stipend may also be available.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate primary care physician who will provide comprehensive care in a team-based environment to our population of patients. This includes not only caring for acute and chronic conditions but working with multidisciplinary support staff to promote the health and well-being of our entire panel of covered lives. This as a full-time, office-based position providing outpatient services only, utilizing a state-of-the-art Electronic Health Record fully integrated across all our hospitals and sites.
Nuvance Health Medical Practice (NHMP) understands the importance of clinician wellness. “Burnout” is a national phenomenon threatening many health systems and impacts on patient care.  NHMP is committed to ensuring joy in medical practice and have implemented a number of programs to support combatting “burnout” and ensuring a culture of support for all our employees:
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<li>Virtual scribes – to reduce charting time and enable clinicians to work top of license with more face-to-face time with their patients</li>
<li>Daily Management Systems to ensure collaboration and problem solving occurs at the practice level – the clinicians and support staff know how best to solve for complex challenges</li>
</ul>
Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is also a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Group includes 900+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.
Astride a hill with a commanding view of the Long Island Sound, Norwalk Hospital serves a varied and attractive region of Southern Connecticut. The hospital is just minutes from beautiful places to hike, swim, sail or just walk along the beach. Connecticut Magazine recently named South Norwalk as the “hottest” nightspot between Boston and New York City, with a plethora of theater groups and restaurants to choose from. New York City is easily accessible by car or train
Job Requirements:
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<li>MD or DO with excellent academic credentials</li>
<li>CT State License, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Registration</li>
<li>Have successfully completed an Internal Medicine Residency</li>
<li>Experience as a Primary Care Physician preferred but new grads are welcome to apply</li>
<li>Must be Board Certified or be Board Eligible</li>
<li>Off-hour coverage – Shared among multiple providers, phone-calls only with nurse triage</li>
</ul>
Nuvance Health Medical Practice is now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.
For more info about this job, contact Amy Rosoff at <a href="mailto:amy.rosoff@nuvancehealth.org">amy.rosoff@nuvancehealth.org</a>
For more information about Nuvance Health, visit <a href="http://www.nuvancehealth.org/">www.nuvancehealth.org</a>
Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe, you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.