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Work where*every 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. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization. *JOB SUMMARY* Performs all processing duties at an advanced level including decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart assembly. Fulfills all processing and documentation requirements to ensure the efficient distribution of high quality sterile products that meet customer expectations Maintains advanced knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing. Works in collaboration with peri-operative services to provide appropriate surgical instrumentation. Ability to work independently in the absence of the Shift Lead. May function as the Shift Lead in his or her absence. May run lean Huddles. *Minimum Requirements* *Education* * High School Diploma or equivalent experience *Experience* * 2 years of SPS experience *Licensure, Certification, Registration* * 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. *Preferred Requirements* *Experience* * 3 years of experience *Language 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. 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*. /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./ **Job:** **Perioperative* **Organization:** **Hartford Hospital* **Title:** *SPS Technician 2 * **Location:** *Connecticut-West Hartford-334 North Main St W Htfd-Rhab (10110)* **Requisition ID:** *25164167*