What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at medstar?
MedStar Health is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
As a Sterile Processing 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 method
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
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.
Examines procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy and condition and co-signs listings. 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, and washer-sterilizers for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
Inventories/stocks OR POD carts, exchange carts and storage cabinets. Removes damaged and/or outdated items, following established policies and procedures.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 attain certification/registration and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.
6 to 12 months' experience.
Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred.
As a Sterile Processing 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 method
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
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.
Examines procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy and condition and co-signs listings. 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, and washer-sterilizers for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
Inventories/stocks OR POD carts, exchange carts and storage cabinets. 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 attain certification/registration and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.
6 to 12 months' experience.
Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred.
