Sterile Processing Specialist I

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment for the operating rooms and nursing units.

The role requires CRCST certification, completion of a central sterile processing program, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• CS technician role requires strong analytical ability and minor instrumentation repairs.
• Ability to respond quickly in fast-paced OR settings and adjust to changes in schedules.
• Demonstrates organization and attention to detail in instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, disassembles, inspects and lubricates instrumentation and equipment.
• Assembles and sterilizes instrument sets and endoscopes per standards.
• Prepares packaging material, labels, and dates packages.
• Operates, troubleshoots equipment and records sterilization data.
• Restocks instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards.
• Delivers supplies and assists OR with urgent requests; participates in inventory management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Instrumentation repair

Under pressure work

Education

CRCST Certification

Central Sterile Processing Program

Job description

Under direct supervision, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various team lead duties, such as maintaining competencies.

Education

Completion of Central Sterile Processing Program. High School or GED.

Experience

CS Technician or instrumentation experience

Skills

• Advanced analytical ability to identify and perform minor repairs on instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to request/needs of surgical team, as well as, to changes in the O.R. schedule and Nursing Units requests.
• Organizational skills.

Licensures, Certifications

• Certification in Central Sterile Technician (CRCST).

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Frequent hand washing. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 40 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time.

Working Conditions

Works in clean and dirty areas. Is moderately exposed to heat. Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time.

Conditions of Employment

Must maintain own individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits based on National expectations

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Frequent hand washing. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 30 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time.

Working Conditions

Works in clean and dirty areas. Is moderately exposed to heat. Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, disassembles, inspects and lubricates when appropriate all instrumentation, scopes and equipment according to hospital policy.
• Assembles and sterilizes instrument sets, endoscopes, treatment trays, and miscellaneous goods according to department standards
• Appropriately selects and prepares packaging material. Labels, initials, and dates all prepared packages.
• Operates, checks, cleans, and troubleshoots equipment. Performs chemical, mechanical, and biological monitoring. Accurately documents all required information on sterilization records.
• Accurately picks all supplies, instruments and equipment according to the correct surgeon’s preference card for posted, add on and emergency cases. Accurately restocks specialty carts for nursing units according to pick sheet.
• Delivers supplies and case carts to the operating room in a timely fashion. Dispatches telephone calls for the operating room for urgent supply needs’ requests assistance when necessary.
• Assists specialists with maintaining and updating par levels of all instrument sets, trays, and processed goods and trouble shoots problems. Maintains inventory of count sheets for instrument sets.
• May stand in as lead in the absence of a Specialist II
• Maintains productivity, set utilization/location by utilizing the SPM System.
• Properly stores all instrumentation and supplies and rotates stock according to policy and procedure. Maintains all specialty instrumentation equipment, loaner sets and scopes.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of unit in accordance with Infection Control standards.
• Able to identify process improvement opportunities and work to address process and workflow issues that impeded availability of needed instrumentation and supplies
• Responsible for maintaining own individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) based on National expectations. These accruals are then to be reported to Department Manager.
• Responsible for scheduling staff to complete mandatory net learning and unit based competencies. Also maintains these records on the unit.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$17.64 - $27.48

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.