What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Sterile Process Tech position at medstar?
Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Certified Sterile Process Technician to join our team at Washington Hospital Center!
As a Certified Sterile Process Technician, you will perform decontamination, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment used during invasive and non-invasive procedures. May be assigned to different areas of Sterile Processing, focusing on a variety of duties which all require the use of state-of-the-art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established departmental policies and procedures.
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Primary Duties:
Cleans carts, surgical instruments, power and specialty equipment, and utensils using washer-sterilizers, sonic washers, and dryers, per established procedures. Checks equipment to determine proper functioning. Sorts, assembles, and wraps instruments, specialty equipment and utensils for sterilization, distribution, or storage, according to department standards.
Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency, and condition of instruments, following established protocols. Initials all work performed. Assembles and packages linen used for exchange and case carts, test packs and departments. Assists in assembling operating room (OR) case carts, e.g., emergency, eye, etc.
Sterilizes cleaned, assembled, and wrapped sets and supplies using gas and steam sterilizers and gas aerators. Monitors sterilizers, aerators, washer-sterilizers and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
Inventories/stocks OR section carts, exchange carts and storage cabinets utilizing handheld computers. Removes damaged and/or outdated items, following established policies and procedures. Completes daily productivity reports and initials all work performed, as required.
Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices. May serve as charge and resource person during the Lead SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Technician and/or assist with training SPD personnel, as needed.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training.
Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Registration by the International Association of Central Service & Materials Management (IAHCSMM).
Current certification as Sterile Processing Technician (12 CEU's per year).
