Central Sterile Endo Technician, Certified - University of Maryland Medical System

When we say “our community” we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.

Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Main Function:

Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, routine care and maintenance of endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. Also performs sterile processing and instrument tray assembly in accordance with JCAHO and AORN regulatory requirements. Responsible for the collection, cleaning, assembly and distribution of medical equipment to patient care areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
2. Performs safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
3. Prepares endoscopes needed for the day’s daily assignment.
4. Transports supplies & scopes to and from designated area.
5. Completes disinfection of equipment & accessories utilizing aseptic technique.
6. Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
7. Read current literature, talk with colleagues or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.
8. Process, inspect, and pack complex instrument trays utilized in surgery, labor and deliver and nursing services.
9. Performs processing and assembly of ERT and special carts, including documentation of same in the absence of available Central Supply Distribution personnel.
10. Operates steam and V-Pro sterilizers to include proper documentation
11. Performs visual inspection of packages during and after processing, checking for damage, expiration or correct labeling.
12. Decontaminate and clean reusable items and medical equipment according to department procedures.
13. Performs housekeeping duties related to supply processing
14. Dispense supplies and/or equipment to designated areas based on par levels or requisition
15. Adheres to the Hospital and Central Sterile policies, procedures and safety precautions
16. Conducts routine inspections of CSP and user storage areas to assure quality of sterile items
17. Perform other department duties as assigned.

Demonstrates support and compliance with the Maryland General Health System and subsidiary corporations’ mission, vision, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certified in Sterile Processing from a recognized association i.e.
• International Association of Health care Central Service Materiel
• Management (IAHCSMM) or National Institute for the Certification of
• Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (NICHSPDP) preferred. Also certification in Endoscopic Technician preferred; certification must be obtained within one year.

Experience: Three years of experience in sterile processing and instrumentation, unless promoted from within.

Contacts: Medical Staff, Department Heads, Clinical Managers, department employees, hospital employees.

Physical Demands: Considerable standing, walking, bending and lifting of medium heavy items are inherent in this position.

Working Conditions: Well lighted, air conditioned area, but subject to heat and steam from sterilizers.

Hazards: Subject to exposure affects of chemicals and microbial contamination

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