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    Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

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    Full time
    Description

    General Summary of Position

    MedStar Health is looking for a Certified Sterile Process Technician to join our team

    As a Certified Sterile Process Technician, you will perform 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 and strict adherence to established departmental policies and procedures.

    Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move


    Primary Duties:

    • 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.
    • Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency, and condition of instruments, following established protocols. Initials all work performed. 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, washer-sterilizers and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
    • Inventories/stocks OR section carts, exchange carts and storage cabinets utilizing handheld computers. Removes damaged and/or outdated items, following established policies and procedures.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 maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices. May serve as charge and resource person during the Lead SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Technician and/or assist with training SPD personnel, as needed.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training.
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience.
    • Registration by the International Association of Central Service & Materials Management (IAHCSMM).
    • Current certification as Sterile Processing Technician (12 CEU's per year).

    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
  • About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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