Sterile Processing Technician
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
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Sign-On Bonus

Sterile Processing Specialist I

I.################## JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various team lead duties, such as maintaining competencies. # Education High School or GED. At Least 2 years in the Central Sterile Processing Field Experience #CS Technician or instrumentation experience Skills ######### Advanced analytical ability to identify and perform minor repairs on instrumentation. ######### Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to request/needs of surgical team, as well as, to changes in the O.R. schedule and Nursing Units requests. ######### Organizational skills. Licensures, Certifications ######### Certification or registration as a CSP Technician required ######### Certified as an Instrumentation Specialist (CIS) required within two years of hire. Physical Requirements Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Frequent hand washing.## Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 30 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time. Working Conditions Works in clean and dirty areas.# Is moderately exposed to heat.## Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time. Conditions of Employment Must maintain own individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits based on National expectations # Standard Precautions Standard precaution policy and procedures are applicable to this job Patient Safety Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient safety as it relates to the job duties## #N/A Patient Population Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs # Not applicable Neonate / Infant # # Pediatric# Adolescent# # Adult# Geriatric# Contacts # Reports to Supervisor I. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various team lead duties, such as maintaining competencies. Education High School or GED. At Least 2 years in the Central Sterile Processing Field Experience CS Technician or instrumentation experience Skills * Advanced analytical ability to identify and perform minor repairs on instrumentation. * Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to request/needs of surgical team, as well as, to changes in the O.R. schedule and Nursing Units requests. * Organizational skills. Licensures, Certifications * Certification or registration as a CSP Technician required * Certified as an Instrumentation Specialist (CIS) required within two years of hire. Physical Requirements Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Frequent hand washing. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time. Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 30 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time. Working Conditions Works in clean and dirty areas. Is moderately exposed to heat. Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time. Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time. Conditions of Employment Must maintain own individual record for proper completion/accrual of Continuing Education Credits based on National expectations Standard Precautions Standard precaution policy and procedures are applicable to this job Patient Safety Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient safety as it relates to the job duties N/A Patient Population Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs Not applicable Neonate / Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric Contacts Reports to Supervisor