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Luminis Health · 1 month ago

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

Lanham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20.65/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

Luminis Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join their Central Sterile Processing department. The role involves assembling and sterilizing instruments, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques, and performing distribution functions related to surgical instrumentation.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

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

In addition, 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

And responds to OR requests and participates in OR huddles as needed

Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance

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

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

Qualification

Central Sterile ProcessingCertified Registered Central Service TechnicianHigh Level DisinfectionSteamPlasma SterilizerAseptic TechniqueInventory ManagementCommunication 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

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

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Must be able to frequently lift to 35 lbs. stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material