Sterile Processing Technician GLC Group - 4.0 Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time | Contract From $26.64 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Computer operation Packing Labeling Confidential Clearance English Quality assurance Desktop applications Productivity software Hospital experience Full Job Description Job description GLC Government is seeking a Sterile processing technician to work at Government Contract at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Hours :
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p, may be rotating weekends/evening shifts and Holidays. 40 hours per week.
Requirements :
- Must demonstrate skills of reading and writing in English supply packaging and label directions.
- Must be able to operate a computer and basic applications such as email, Microsoft office.
- Experience in a patient care facility/hospital.
Certification (NICHSPDP or ISCHIM)
Responsibilities :
Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness. Coordinates with MMESD to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments. Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement. Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift. Maintains records for QA and sterilization. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 25 pounds, Functional physical demands include manual dexterity and fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch (i.e., tactile differentiation of temperature and moisture). Have no physical limitations as to lifting trays of instruments (above the head), pushing, pulling carts from sterilizer, walking, and standing for duration of shift.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
From $26.64 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
sterilization technician: 1 year (Preferred) hopsital: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
NICHSPDP
(Preferred) ISCHIM (Preferred) Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
