Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Part Time - 11a-7:30p

Frederick Health

11d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the
Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service
philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all
regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Decontamination assembly wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and
Assembly of case cart requisitions.

 Example of Essential Functions:

Prepares surgical instruments for decontamination, assembly and sterilization
Appropriate handling of power equipment and instruments for washing
Sorts, inspects and assembles surgical instruments into trays and sets     
No wrong count sheets with assembled trays/sets
No wrong container used during assembly

Prepares individual case carts per requisitions         
Case carts assembled according to time of case and no wrong items pulled or
missed.
Used Censitrac to identify performance
Delivers code carts as needed.
Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment
Properly sterilize units per manufacture guide lines
Restocks code carts
Conducts restock inventory of used carts and places stock back into service,
with signed and dated sheet
Uses appropriate wrap and indicators for sterilization of trays and
sets      
Pulls correct wrap and indicator for sterilization of items
Scheduled soiled and clean runs for pickup and delivery    
Items picked up are documented on rounds chart
Keeps all work areas safe, neat and clean   
Records parameters of time temperature and pressure for each cycle and
verifies parameters have been met for sterilization        
Conducts sterilizer air removal and biological testing.          
Rotates stock for expirations and sterilization date per manufacture
instructions for use
Properly attired for decontamination and clean side work area
Proper phone etiquette and attitude

Requirements

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to learn MedSurg Product and instrument terminology
• High school diploma preferred
• Certification via the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management is required. Appropriate documentation to reflect ongoing certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical instruments for decontamination, assembly and sterilization
• Appropriate handling of power equipment and instruments for washing
• Sorts, inspects and assembles surgical instruments into trays and sets
• Prepares individual case carts per requisitions
• Delivers code carts as needed
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment
• Restocks code carts
• Conducts restock inventory of used carts and places stock back into service, with signed and dated sheet
• Uses appropriate wrap and indicators for sterilization of trays and sets
• Scheduled soiled and clean runs for pickup and delivery
• Keeps all work areas safe, neat and clean
• Records parameters of time temperature and pressure for each cycle and verifies parameters have been met for sterilization
• Conducts sterilizer air removal and biological testing
• Rotates stock for expirations and sterilization date per manufacture instructions for use
• Properly attired for decontamination and clean side work area
• Proper phone etiquette and attitude

Benefits

• Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED