Sterile Processing Tech

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.

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification and/or previous experience are preferred.

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