Sterile Processing Technician, Evenings at University of Maryland Medical System in Easton, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:



Receives, decontaminates and processes instrumentation and equipment used in the hospital and various outside agencies, as well as the documentation of those processes.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Decontamination of equipment and cards (medic or isolation) returned from the Nursing units.


• Retrieving soiled instruments from the Nursing units.


• Change proteolytic enzyme cleaner on the Nursing units every five days.


• Decontamination of instrumentation received from areas within the hospital and outside agencies.


• Sealing decontamination boxes and making new ones as needed (DGH only).


• Ordering of supplies needed to fulfill job responsibilities.


• Assemble fluffs, kling, rondec, towels, etc. for sterilization.


• Stock medic cart after use and return to pharmacy.


• Stock isolation carts.


• De-lint towels.


• Fold linen and spunguard for storage.


• Run Bowie Dick and biological tests, and record appropriately.


• Count, wrap and process instrumentation for sterilization.


• Document accurately processing information of loads.


• Restock service cart, isolation, crash, specialty, etc. as needed.


• Provide and maintain a clean work environment on a daily basis.


• Functions cooperatively as a team member. Responds as directed by the Charge Nurse to the changing needs of patients and the unit.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.


• Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink (when called), Code Red (when called) and Code D (when called).


• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.


• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Company Description
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.


Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Certification and/or previous experience are preferred.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



Compensation:

• Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76


• Other Compensation (if applicable):


• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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