Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Part Time - 3p-11:30p

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and prepare case carts according to requisitions. You will handle power equipment, ensure correct trays, and adhere to compliance standards.

Responsibilities include operating Sterrad/steam sterilizers, documenting cycles, restocking carts, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. Certification in sterile processing is required, with ongoing credential maintenance.

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.
• No wrong count sheets with assembled trays/sets.
• No wrong container used during assembly.
• Prepares individual case carts per requisitions.
• 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.
• Proper phone etiquette and attitude.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Written and oral communication

MedSurg terminology

Education

High school diploma

Sterile processing certification

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.

Example of 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
• Prepares individual case carts per requisitions
• 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
• Proper phone etiquette and attitude

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 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: $18.34 - $33.99