Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Part Time - 11a-7:30p

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 33,434 - 46,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

403B retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Frederick, Maryland is seeking an individual for a Sterile Processing role. Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and managing case cart requisitions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and appropriate certification. The role offers a competitive pay range of $24.27 - $33.99 per hour based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to follow written and oral communication.
• Ability to learn MedSurg Product and instrument terminology.
• Certification required and ongoing documentation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical instruments for decontamination.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment.
• Records sterilization parameters for each cycle.
• Keeps work areas safe, neat, and clean.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

Ability to follow written and oral communication

Ability to learn MedSurg Product and instrument terminology

Education

High school diploma preferred

Certification via appropriate certification board

Job description

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Decontamination assembly wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and Assembly of case cart requisitions.

Essential Functions

• 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
• No wrong count sheets with assembled trays/sets
• No wrong container used during assembly
• Case carts assembled according to time of case and no wrong items pulled or missed.
• Used Censitrac to identify performance
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• Certification via the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management is required. Appropriate documentation to reflect ongoing certification is required.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Manager Sterile Processing

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part‑time, salary will be pro‑rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non‑Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly Range: $24.27 - $33.99

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