MedStar Health
General Summary Of Position
Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. May act as preceptor to new associates.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Assembles all instrument trays, sets, kits, and packs with 100% accuracy according to prescribed methods using content lists or set recipes as a guide. Wraps, handles, and scans trays/sets one at a time to avoid potential problems. Carefully inventories each tray/set according to the recipe or content lists.
Validates containers and wrapped items to ensure all trays are properly prepared by initialing the load card/tape. Confirms filters, locks, indicators, count sheets, and valve plates are in place. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores them in the designated area. Consults with the supervisor, team leader, or designee when unable to replace parts or when equipment is deficient.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Disassembles and cleans equipment such as suction machines, IV poles, monitors, and pumps using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, and cleaners (if applicable). Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates it to test for proper functioning. Sends all inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for pickup or repair.
Dispenses products requested for sterile and non‑sterile equipment and supplies. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues them to the requesting department according to established procedure. Scans all items/products as appropriate prior to issuing. Enforces/completes the SPD forms for documentation or tracking purposes.
Maintains a clean and organized work area and equipment at all times. Follows routine schedules for cleaning and maintaining equipment on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer. Maintains a safe work environment by following cleaning standards and applying good aseptic techniques.
Maintains and cleans shelves and work areas at the end of each shift. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, and all storage areas.
Maintains certification to enhance professional growth and development. Participates in educational programs and in‑service meetings and workshops.
Makes visual inspections of inventory to maintain adequate stock and supply levels. Works closely to maintain appropriate inventory levels of stock. Assists in requisitioning/ordering departmental supplies.
Participates in meetings and on committees, representing the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Participates in the orientation of new associates to each work assignment area and to overall departmental operation. Provides feedback on the progress of new associates/students on a regular basis.
Performs biological and chemical monitoring. Performs tests at the beginning of the shift or as often as needed. Records results in the appropriate log. Performs visible inspection of sterilizers (Sterrad V‑Pro and steam) and reports concerns immediately to the team leader or supervisor/manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Processes all contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment returned to the decontaminate area. Checks proper operation of the cart washer, U/S washers, washer‑decontaminators, dryer, and dumb waiter daily and reports malfunctions to the team leader/manager. Receives completed case carts, attends to, and processes trays received immediately. Prioritizes trays that need to be turned over with appropriate communication with team leader and/or designee. Receives processes loaner trays following established standing procedure.
Manually cleans power tools, scopes, lenses, and other delicate instruments. Maintains inventory of supplies in the decontaminate area or notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly area at all times within shift. Performs leak tests on all flexible endoscopes prior to cleaning and disinfecting according to established procedure. Performs water tests and records them accordingly on a daily basis if applicable. Performs routine cleaning of washers/decontaminators regularly as scheduled daily by shift, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, and supplies using various types of sterilizers according to regulatory and manufacturer instructions. Properly loads sterilizer in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to materials and requirements of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization.
Reads marks and initials autoclave printout to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides records for inspection. Inspects items sterilized prior to sending/receiving to the appropriate department or area to assure integrity of wrapped items and sterilization. Cleans the sterilizer strainer and rinses under running water until debris are removed daily and every shift or as often as needed.
Minimal Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
Experience
1–2 years of sterile processing technician experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
CRCST – Certified and Registered Central Service Technician certification required.
CSPDT – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification required.
Must maintain annual continuing education credits to maintain certification status.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedures and terminology.
Strong customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Hiring Range USD $18.33 – $31.61 /hr.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Assembles all instrument trays, sets, kits, and packs with 100% accuracy according to prescribed methods using content lists or set recipes as a guide. Wraps, handles, and scans trays/sets one at a time to avoid potential problems. Carefully inventories each tray/set according to the recipe or content lists.
Validates containers and wrapped items to ensure all trays are properly prepared by initialing the load card/tape. Confirms filters, locks, indicators, count sheets, and valve plates are in place. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores them in the designated area. Consults with the supervisor, team leader, or designee when unable to replace parts or when equipment is deficient.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Disassembles and cleans equipment such as suction machines, IV poles, monitors, and pumps using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, and cleaners (if applicable). Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates it to test for proper functioning. Sends all inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for pickup or repair.
Dispenses products requested for sterile and non‑sterile equipment and supplies. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues them to the requesting department according to established procedure. Scans all items/products as appropriate prior to issuing. Enforces/completes the SPD forms for documentation or tracking purposes.
Maintains a clean and organized work area and equipment at all times. Follows routine schedules for cleaning and maintaining equipment on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer. Maintains a safe work environment by following cleaning standards and applying good aseptic techniques.
Maintains and cleans shelves and work areas at the end of each shift. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, and all storage areas.
Maintains certification to enhance professional growth and development. Participates in educational programs and in‑service meetings and workshops.
Makes visual inspections of inventory to maintain adequate stock and supply levels. Works closely to maintain appropriate inventory levels of stock. Assists in requisitioning/ordering departmental supplies.
Participates in meetings and on committees, representing the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Participates in the orientation of new associates to each work assignment area and to overall departmental operation. Provides feedback on the progress of new associates/students on a regular basis.
Performs biological and chemical monitoring. Performs tests at the beginning of the shift or as often as needed. Records results in the appropriate log. Performs visible inspection of sterilizers (Sterrad V‑Pro and steam) and reports concerns immediately to the team leader or supervisor/manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Processes all contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment returned to the decontaminate area. Checks proper operation of the cart washer, U/S washers, washer‑decontaminators, dryer, and dumb waiter daily and reports malfunctions to the team leader/manager. Receives completed case carts, attends to, and processes trays received immediately. Prioritizes trays that need to be turned over with appropriate communication with team leader and/or designee. Receives processes loaner trays following established standing procedure.
Manually cleans power tools, scopes, lenses, and other delicate instruments. Maintains inventory of supplies in the decontaminate area or notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly area at all times within shift. Performs leak tests on all flexible endoscopes prior to cleaning and disinfecting according to established procedure. Performs water tests and records them accordingly on a daily basis if applicable. Performs routine cleaning of washers/decontaminators regularly as scheduled daily by shift, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, and supplies using various types of sterilizers according to regulatory and manufacturer instructions. Properly loads sterilizer in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to materials and requirements of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization.
Reads marks and initials autoclave printout to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides records for inspection. Inspects items sterilized prior to sending/receiving to the appropriate department or area to assure integrity of wrapped items and sterilization. Cleans the sterilizer strainer and rinses under running water until debris are removed daily and every shift or as often as needed.
Minimal Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
Experience
1–2 years of sterile processing technician experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
CRCST – Certified and Registered Central Service Technician certification required.
CSPDT – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification required.
Must maintain annual continuing education credits to maintain certification status.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedures and terminology.
Strong customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Hiring Range USD $18.33 – $31.61 /hr.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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