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Sterile Processing Specialist II FT

Sterile Processing Specialist II FT

GilchristTowson, MD, United States
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Sterile Processing Technician

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the daily shift to shift activities of the Sterile Processing Department.

Education

High School; AA Degree preferred. Completion of Central Sterile Processing Program.

Experience

CS Technician or Instrumentation experience. Minimum of 2 years.

Skills

  • Organizational in order to coordinate and prioritize work.
  • 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.
  • Computer and application software skills.
  • Have professional and effective communication skills.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and EMR systems

Licensures, Certifications

  • Certification in Central Sterile Technician (CRCST).
  • Certified in Instrumentation Specialty (CIS).
  • 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 areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment eighty (80%) percent of work time.
  • Exposed to water, detergents, and disinfectants up to fifty (50%) percent of work time.
  • Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments, sterilizing solutions, and high pressure steam for up to eighty (80%) percent of work time.
  • Conditions of Employment

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

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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 3 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.
  • Ensures timely completion of the workload and consistently meets case cart delivery times and changing needs of surgical cases.
  • 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.
  • Ability to step in as a lead tech role in an absence and assume responsibility.
  • Oversees proper handling and care of contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental controls as needed. Offers recommendations to Educator or management for improvement.
  • Maintains knowledge of proper techniques for infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards in assigned areas.
  • Participates and assists in the implementation of the Performance Improvement Program.
  • Participates in and makes suggestions for Departmental Project management. This includes organization, labeling, construction, and other projects undertaken by the department.
  • All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

    Respect

  • Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
  • Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
  • Excellence

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

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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

    $19.34 - $29.00

    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

    GBC 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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