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Company: MedStar Health
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Performs decontamination sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment used during invasive and non-invasive procedures. May be assigned to different areas of Sterile Processing focusing on a variety of duties which all require the use of state-of-the-art sterile processing methods

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Cleans carts surgical instruments power and specialty equipment and utensils using washer-sterilizers sonic washers and dryers per established procedures. Checks equipment to determine proper functioning.
  • Sorts assembles and wraps instruments specialty equipment and utensils for sterilization distribution or storage according to department standards.
  • Examines procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy and condition and co-signs listings.
  • Assembles and packages linen used for exchange and case carts test packs and departments. Assists in assembling operating room (OR) case carts e.g. emergency eye etc.
  • Sterilizes cleaned assembled and wrapped sets and supplies using gas and steam sterilizers and gas aerators.
  • Monitors sterilizers aerators and washer-sterilizers for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
  • Inventories/stocks OR POD carts exchange carts and storage cabinets. Removes damaged and/or outdated items following established policies and procedures.
  • Completes daily productivity reports and initials all work performed as required.
  • Attends seminars and in-services to attain certification/registration and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices.
  • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    Experience
    • 6 to 12 months experience preferred
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals
    • May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $17.94 - USD $26.14 /Hr.


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