Certified Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care Pro

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will prepare case carts, ensure proper wrapping and tracking, and deliver code carts as needed.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Certification in sterile processing is preferred or required, with ongoing certification documentation expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to follow written and oral communication.
• Ability to learn MedSurg Product and instrument terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical instruments for decontamination, assembly and sterilization
• Appropriate handling of power equipment and instruments for washing
• Sorts, inspects and assembles surgical instruments into trays and sets
• Prepares individual case carts per requisitions
• Case carts assembled according to time of case and no wrong items pulled or missed.
• Delivers code carts as needed.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment
• Properly sterilize units per manufacture guide lines
• Restocks code carts
• Conducts restock inventory of used carts and places stock back into service, with signed and dated sheet
• Uses appropriate wrap and indicators for sterilization of trays and sets
• Pulls correct wrap and indicator for sterilization of items
• Scheduled soiled and clean runs for pickup and delivery
• Items picked up are documented on rounds chart
• Keeps all work areas safe, neat and clean
• Records parameters of time temperature and pressure for each cycle and verifies parameters have been met for sterilization
• Conducts sterilizer air removal and biological testing.
• Rotates stock for expirations and sterilization date per manufacture instructions for use
• Properly attired for decontamination and clean side work area
• Proper phone etiquette and attitude

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Written and oral communication

MedSurg terminology learning

Education

HS diploma preferred

Sterile Processing certification required

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will prepare case carts, ensure proper wrapping and tracking, and deliver code carts as needed.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Certification in sterile processing is preferred or required, with ongoing certification documentation expected.