Sterile Processing Tech

HH MedStar Health • Washington, DC

79d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Performs 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 methods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 to 12 months experience preferred.
• Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred.
• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.

Responsibilities

• 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• Removes damaged and/or outdated items, following established policies and procedures.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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees