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TECH - STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT (SPD) TECHNOLOGIST (CERTIFIED) - Washington DC
Company: UHS Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/02/2024
Responsibilities GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients-from residents to our nation's leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer. GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety. GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers. www.gwhospital.com The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Location: George Washington University Hospital Overview: As a Sterile Processing Technician at George Washington University Hospital, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and safety of surgical instrumentation through the meticulous management of the reprocessing cycle. With a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Material Management (IAHCSMM), along with a minimum of 12 months of experience in Sterile Processing, you will ensure that surgical instruments are properly disinfected, sterilized, and prepared for use in surgical procedures. Qualifications Responsibilities: - Manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
- Care for and operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment used in the sterilization process.
- Complete quality monitoring and documentation to ensure compliance with established standards and protocols.
- Pick supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery, ensuring that all necessary items are included and properly sterilized.
- Perform quality assurance activities, including regular checks of equipment functionality and adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Assist with supply inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Participate in clinic instrument rounds to collect, clean, disinfect, and restock instruments as needed.
- Assist with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Technicians to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Perform all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction. Qualifications:
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