Sterile Processing Tech
2 months ago
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.
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 movePrimary Duties:
Assembles all instrument trays, sets, kits, and packs according to the prescribed manner using content lists or set recipe as a guide.
Disassembles and cleans equipment such as suction machines, IV poles and monitors, and pumps using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, and cleaners.
Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates to test for proper functioning. Sets all inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for repair. Dispenses products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues them to the requesting department according to established procedure. Scans all items/products prior to issuing to the department. Enforces/completes the SPD (Sterile Processing Department) forms for documentation or tracking purposes.Always maintains clean and organized work areas and equipment. Follow routine schedules for cleaning and maintaining equipment regularly as recommended by the manufacturer. Maintains a safe work environment. Maintains and cleans the shelves and work areas. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of the department surface areas, racks, shelves, all storage areas. Maintains adequate stock and supply levels. Works closely in maintaining appropriate levels of stock. Assists in requisitioning/ordering of departmental supplies. Performs biological and chemical monitoring. Records result in the appropriate log.
Performs visible inspection of the sterilizers (sterrad, ETO (ethylene oxide) and steam) and reports to the Team Leader or Supervisor/Manager.
Process contaminated instruments, supplies and equipment returned to the decontamination area.Checks proper operation of the cart washer, U/S washers, Washer Decontaminators, dryer, and dumb waiter daily, and reports malfunction to team leader/manager.
Prioritizes trays that need to be turned over with appropriate communication with the team leader. Receives/processes loaner trays following established standard procedure. Maintains inventory supplies in Decontamination area or notifies appropriate personnel. Manually cleans the power tools, scopes and lenses and other delicate instruments. Maintains clean and orderly area within shift. Performs leak test on all flexible endoscopes prior to cleaning and disinfecting according to established procedure. Performs water tests and records them daily, if applicable. Performs routine cleaning of washers/decontaminators regularly as scheduled daily, by shift, weekly, biweekly, or monthlySterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, and supplies using several types of sterilizers and aerators according to regulatory agencies. Properly loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to manufacturer's recommendation. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Reads, marks and initials autoclave printout to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and to provide records for verification.
Inspects items sterilized prior to sending/receiving to the appropriate department or area by checking the locks, indicators/tapes to assure integrity of the sterilized sets/trays.
Clean the sterilizer strainer and rinse under running water until debris is removed daily and every shift or as often as needed.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
6 months related experience or Completion of the central service technician course.
Must prepare for the certification for Sterile Processing within 1 year of hire within 1 Year.
Sterile Processing certification complete the certification within 2 years of hire.
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