Sterile Processing Technician I - FT - Evenings - Anne Arundel Med Ctr

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position Objective:</strong></p><p>The objective of this position is to assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs. Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation.</p><p>Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements. A strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing surgical scrubs are required.</p><p><strong>Essential Job Duties:</strong></p><p>Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Performs decontamination functions of removal of gross debris, an inspection of lumens, processing of laparoscopic equipment/ instruments, and loading of appropriate instruments and equipment per manufacturers recommendations and departmental and regulatory standards with efficiency.</li><li>Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software SPM.</li><li>Performs quality control checks.</li><li>Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe to verify items are functional, free of debris, and required per instrument recipe.</li><li>Maintains clean and organized work area, ensuring workspace is functional for peer use upon work completion or as needed.</li><li>Performs (HLD) High-level disinfection with 100% accuracy.</li><li>Operates sterilizers and washers efficiently, loads, and unloads sterilizer carts. Performs the quality assurance tasks necessary for the daily operation of sterilization equipment.</li><li>Runs the daily OR schedules to anticipate needs and completion of case carts for supplies and instruments. Communicates any missing picklist items that are not available for 100% case cart completion to the charge person/supervisor for proper follow-up.</li><li>Processes all issues and credits from requisitions/requests from other departments timely and effectively for proper inventory management of supplies. Uses established guidelines for recording and proper processing and checking of loaner equipment.</li><li>Utilizes patient-specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative.</li><li>Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list.</li><li>Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department.</li></ol><p><strong>Educational/Experience Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong&