Central Services Tech I

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, package, sterilize, store and issue medical instruments and equipment in accordance with UMMS policies and standards.

The role involves processing flexible scopes and other devices, assembling case carts for the surgical suite, and delivering instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Technician course or related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Stores and issues medical/surgical items per UMMS policies.
• Assembles instrumentation for terminal sterilization and prepares case carts for the surgical suite.
• Distributes instruments, code carts and equipment to nursing units and clinics.
• Maintains accurate records and may perform computer data entry and inventory restocking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician course

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Requirements

Under close to general supervision, decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores and issues medical/surgical instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with UMMS policies and industry best practices and standards. Performs decontamination activities, to render instrumentation and other medical devices clean and safe for handling. Performs decontamination activities, to render flexible scopes, transesophageal and other dilators clean and safe for handling. Adheres to dress code required for decontamination activities. Inspects, assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization in accordance with established sterile processing practices and standards. Performs sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing high and low temperature sterilization methods and related equipment. Responsible for accurately assembling and delivering case carts to the surgical suite; this includes regular scheduled, wait list, add-ons and emergent cases. Dispenses and deliver instruments, code carts and equipment to nursing departments and clinics.

• Maintains an accurate record of supplies and/or instruments dispensed to patient care units for use. This may include computer data entry.


• Conducts periodic supply inventory and follows procedures to restock as necessary.

Job Requirements

Under close to general supervision, decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores and issues medical/surgical instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with UMMS policies and industry best practices and standards. Performs decontamination activities, to render instrumentation and other medical devices clean and safe for handling. Performs decontamination activities, to render flexible scopes, transesophageal and other dilators clean and safe for handling. Adheres to dress code required for decontamination activities. Inspects, assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization in accordance with established sterile processing practices and standards. Performs sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing high and low temperature sterilization methods and related equipment. Responsible for accurately assembling and delivering case carts to the surgical suite; this includes regular scheduled, wait list, add-ons and emergent cases. Dispenses and deliver instruments, code carts and equipment to nursing departments and clinics.

• Maintains an accurate record of supplies and/or instruments dispensed to patient care units for use. This may include computer data entry.


• Conducts periodic supply inventory and follows procedures to restock as necessary.

Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. A minimum of 6 months of experience in Central Sterile Processing with experience in decontamination, assembly, sterilization and sterile storage OR completion of Sterile Processing Technician course.