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GBMC HealthCare

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 23,598 - 36,754

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $3,000

Continuing Education Credits

Job summary

A health care provider in Baltimore is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist I for the night shift. The role involves decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and requires completion of a Central Sterile Processing Program. Candidates should be organized, detailed-oriented, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments. Competitive pay range is $17.13 - $26.68 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

CS Technician or instrumentation experience.
Certification in Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) required.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates, disassembles, and inspects instrumentation.
Assembles and sterilizes instrument sets according to standards.
Delivers supplies to the operating room in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical ability for repairs

Ability to work in high-stress environments

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of Central Sterile Processing Program

High School or GED

Tools

Sterilizers

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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

$17.13 - $26.68

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

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

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.

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