Sterile Processing Technician, On-Call, S Baltimore

Job Summary:

Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, inspects, stores, and dispenses instruments, equipment, and supplies used in surgical procedures.

Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment. Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment. Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule. Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users. Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions. Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly. Maintains sterilization records per department protocol. Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance. Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education High school diploma or General Education Development is required. License, Certification, Registration Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution -

Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate Additional Requirements:

Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required. Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations. In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hospital setting experience preferred. Completion of central supply technology course preferred. Endo reprocessing experience preferred.