Certified Sterile Processor

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Baltimore, MD

74d • $31 - $33

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are a Certified Sterile Processing Technician looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you! Position Overview: Inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilizes surgical instrument sets. Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment in order to clean instruments and supplies. Prepare supplies and equipment for steam sterilization and low temperature sterilization.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• One of the following certifications is required: CBSPD, HSPA, IAHCSMM certification, CRCST.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with a college degree - or - 8 years of experience without a college degree.
• Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Effectively decontaminates instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
• Accurately performs prep functions including instrument set assembly, wrapping, labeling, and identification of all items processed in SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all instruments and equipment processed through SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper loading and operation of sterilizers and other equipment.
• Prepares case carts accurately and delivers within adequate time for case setup.
• Promptly stores sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment in the proper locations after processing.
• Performs biological testing/sterility assurance tasks accurately.
• Maintains biological test log and other sterilization records keeping.
• Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.
• Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Rate: $31.00 - $33.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
• Options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan
• Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees