Certified Sterile Processing Tech, Night

University of Maryland Medical System • Towson, MD

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification
• Strong Verbal Communications Skills
• Strong Written Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Strong Customer Services Skills

Nice To Haves

• Vocational / Technical Degree

Responsibilities

• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verifies the sterilization process.
• Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Checks equipment for cleanliness and functional use.
• Inventories and documents the quantity of each instrument per tray/container.
• Wraps trays and product for sterilization in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs required biological and Bowie-Dick tests on a daily basis and records corresponding results.
• Records autoclave load contents and required statistics in a complete and accurate manner.
• Prepares case carts for the operating room based on surgical needs and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED