Sterile Processing Tech Job at MedStar Health, Washington DC

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  • MedStar Health
  • Washington DC

Job Description

General Summary of 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

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 Removes damaged and/or outdated items, following established policies and procedures.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

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required

Experience
  • 6 to 12 months experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications
  • Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 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

This position has a hiring range of $18.00 - $26.138 MedStar Health

Job Tags

Work at office,

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