Company Description
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.
Job Description
Prep and Pack/Assembly
Inspects, assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization in accordance with established sterile processing practices and standards.
Inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality using tools such as lighted magnification and sharpness testing materials.
Assembles instrument trays and sets according to departmental established procedures.
Prepares instrument trays and sets for sterilization by selecting the correct packaging type and method(s) that are compatible with the devices to be sterilized. Labels packaged devices accurately.
Sterilization (Performs under close supervision if not certified.)
Performs sterilization activities in accordance with established procedures utilizing high and low temperature sterilization methods and related equipment.
Selects the correct sterilization method(s) for the items(s) being sterilized.
Loads packages in a manner to facilitate proper sterilant contact for the devices in the load.
Monitors the sterilization process using mechanical, chemical and biological indicators to include accurate documentation of the results of such monitoring devices.
Operates sterilizers and related equipment according to departmental procedures and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and immediately takes appropriate action such as reporting to CS Leadership.
Documents electronically (manually if SPM is down) date, load contents and sterilizer lot numbers to facilitate retrieval of items on the load in the event of a sterilization failure.
Verifies the load contents against the load record before closing the load to make sure all items have been documented accurately.
Complies with safety requirements regarding thermal and chemical exposure; wears personal protective equipment when handling chemical sterilants and hot instrumentation or equipment.
At cycle completion, verifies cycle parameters, documents and processes biological monitoring. When available, immediately documents chemical indicator and biological test results. Promptly initiates the recall process in the event of a sterilization failure such as wet load, aborted cycle, wrong parameters, positive BI, unresponsive chemical indicator.
Sterile Storage/Case Carts
Responsible for accurately assembling and delivering case carts to the surgical suite; this includes regular scheduled, wait list, add-ons and emergent cases.
Dispenses and deliver instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics.
Maintains an accurate record of supplies and/or instruments dispensed to patient care units for use. This may include computer data entry.
Conducts periodic supply inventory and follows procedures to restock as necessary.
Pulls surgical instrumentation to include sets, peel packaged items and loaner sets in addition to disposable supplies such as totes or packs that are required for the case cart.
Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures, supplies and products.
Immediately reports supplies and/or instrumentation outages to CS leadership for action.
Initiates supply returns to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained.
Frequently monitors the sterile storage area for events that may compromise the integrity of the items stored in this area to include, expired items, torn, holes, damaged or missing tamper evident locks and indicator tape.
Scans trays and peel package items to the correct shelf location.
Decontamination/Retrieval of Soiled Instruments from Patient Care Units
Performs decontamination activities, to render instrumentation and other medical devices clean and safe for handling.
Adheres to dress code required for the handling of soiled
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
A minimum of 6 months of experience in Central Sterile Processing with experience in decontamination, assembly, sterilization and sterile storage. If previous experience only involved work in one area such as decontamination, the incumbent will be placed in a trainee position until training with related competencies are completed.
Certification preferred.
Additional Information
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