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

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  

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to learn MedSurg Product and instrument terminology

• 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.

Reports to Manager Sterile Processing