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Luminis Health · 1 day ago

Sterile Processing Technician II-FT-Nights-Central Sterile Process

Lanham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20.65/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

Luminis Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II. The role involves assembling and sterilizing instruments and ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and departmental standards.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs

Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation

Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions

Uses established departmental and regulatory standards, principles, and procedures for aseptic technique

Processes and assembles instrument trays, respiratory/anesthesia equipment, linen, and utensils accurately and promptly

Uses established schedule to operate steam and plasma sterilizer

Loads unload and move sterilizer carts

Runs verify and record necessary tests on all steamed and plasma equipment used in the department

Ensures that Bowie-Dick removal test is run on pre-vacuum steam sterilizer each morning and after repairs

Reports all malfunctions to the biomedical department, department supervisor, and the O.R. supervisor

Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate providing meaningful feedback to Training and Staff Development Coordinator and Clinical Operations Supervisor or Manager

Perform spot checks of paperwork, labeling, and biological reads

Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non-satisfactory products to the instrument room

Performs (HLD) High level disinfection with 100% accuracy

Utilizes patient-specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative

Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list

Responds to OR requests and participates in OR huddles as needed

Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance

Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department

Qualification

Sterile ProcessingCentral Sterile Processing programCertified Registered Central Service TechnicianHigh Level DisinfectionCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions

Rotating weekend and on-call requirements

Strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing surgical scrubs

Uses established departmental and regulatory standards, principles, and procedures for aseptic technique

Processes and assembles instrument trays, respiratory/anesthesia equipment, linen, and utensils accurately and promptly

Uses established schedule to operate steam and plasma sterilizer

Loads, unloads, and moves sterilizer carts

Runs, verifies, and records necessary tests on all steamed and plasma equipment used in the department

Ensures that Bowie-Dick removal test is run on pre-vacuum steam sterilizer each morning and after repairs

Reports all malfunctions to the biomedical department, department supervisor, and the O.R. supervisor

Performs spot checks of paperwork, labeling, and biological reads