MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Sterile Processing Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$18.70 - $32.72 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent, is required.
One to two years of experience as a sterile processing technician is preferred.
CSPDT certification is required within one year, or CSPM certification is required.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to handle the high stress associated with high-volume critical care departments.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize departmental supplies and equipment according to infection-control practices, applicable laws and regulations, and hospital policies and standards.
Prepare surgical case carts.
Demonstrate understanding of cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and sterile-storage principles.
Maintain knowledge of basic and special instrumentation and handle instruments properly.
Perform all decontamination functions and correctly decontaminate general, special, power, and endoscopic instrumentation.
Assemble trays accurately according to count sheets.
Package and label items for sterilization correctly.
Operate sterilizers and other equipment and load them properly.
Verify and document sterilization processes accurately.
Run biological and chemical tests, interpret and record results in appropriate logs, and carry out the recall procedure after a positive biological test.
Store sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment correctly after processing.
Inspect and clean sterilizers according to manufacturers' recommendations and promptly report malfunctions to the supervisor.
Pull case carts accurately and deliver them to the operating room in time for case setup.
Process all items on the needs list in a timely manner.
Respond to customer requests and follow issues through to resolution.
Accept temporary reassignment to respond to workload changes.
Notify the supervisor promptly of instrument, supply, or other purchasing needs.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and clean department surfaces, racks, shelves, and storage areas as needed.
Review the Communicator Book and Information Board for instrument or service-charge requests from customers.
Complete annual education requirements and scheduled department in-services.
Follow protocols established by regulatory agencies, including state and local agencies, AORN, The Joint Commission, AAMI, and OSHA.
Perform other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and work area.

Desired Qualifications

Good public relations and communication skills.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position is responsible for the decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following the established infection control practices. This incumbent is also responsible to preparing surgical case carts. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of the specific principles of cleaning disinfection sterilization and sterile storage.

Displays a thorough knowledge of the basic and special instrumentation.

Exhibits proper care and handling of the instrumentation.

Capable of performing all functions related to the decontamination process. Able to decontaminate all types of instrumentation correctly (general instrumentation special instrumentation power instrumentation endoscopic instrumentation etc.)

Performs tray assemblage accurately by following the count sheets.

Executes proper packaging and labeling of all applicable items for sterilization.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper loading and operation of all sterilizers and other equipment.

Performs accurate verification and proper documentation of the sterilizing processes.

Knows how to run biological and chemical tests. Accurately interprets and records the results in the appropriate logs. Capable of carrying out the Recall Procedure in the event of a positive biological test.

Demonstrates correct techniques in storing sterile supplies instruments and equipment in the proper locations after processing.

Ensures proper operation of the sterilizer by inspecting and cleaning the sterilizers according to the manufacturers' recommendations. Reports any malfunctions immediately to the supervisor.

Pulls case carts accurately and delivers them to OR within an adequate time for case setup.

Ensures all items on the Needs List are processed in a timely manner.

Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests. Follows through on all issues to resolution.

Willingly accepts temporary reassignment to effectively respond to changes in the workload.

Notifies supervisor immediately of instrument or supply or other purchase needs.

Consistently maintains clean and organized work areas.

Performs the general cleaning of the department surface areas racks shelves storage areas as needed.

Reviews Communicator Book and Information Board making note of instruments or service charges requested by the customer.

Completes annual education requirements and department in-services as scheduled.U.Performs in accordance with the protocols established by the regulatory agencies (state and local agencies AORN THE JOINT COMMISSION AAMI and OSHA). V.Assumes other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this position and is not considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required or
equivalent (GED) required

Experience

1-2 years Experience as a sterile processing technician preferred

Licenses and Certifications

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech within 1 Year required or
CSPM - Certified in Sterile Processing Management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Good public relations and communication skills.
Ability to deal with high stress associated with high volume critical care departments.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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