Sterile Processing Technician II, PRN

We’re making Maryland stronger! With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting‑edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition. In total, our 141‑bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year.

As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.

PRN 1P-9:30P as needed. Under general supervision, prepares, sterilizes, stores and issues medical/surgical instruments, supplies and equipment in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Performs and/or assists in decontamination and distribution of medical/surgical supplies, instruments and equipment. The Sterile Processing Tech II must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, and specific individual diagnostic needs of the patients served in his/her department.

He/she must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group (pediatric, adolescents and/or geriatric patient group, culture and diagnostic specific). Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients. Extends courtesy and support to patient’s families/visitors.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Communication/ Collaboration – Works effectively with surgical and anesthesia team to assure surgical instrumentation and equipment availability for scheduled surgical procedures while using customer service skills. Uses verbal, interpersonal and teamwork skills to provide assistance to team members in a cohesive manner. Demonstrates a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Fire in the OR – Able to accurately assess and monitor environment for potential hazards resulting in a flammable event. Maintains safety of the Operating Room and surrounding area during daily practice. Follows policy and procedure as well as all regulatory requirements for Fire safety. Attends in services, watches video, successfully completes written testing, responds appropriately to Fire drill, and/or participates in competency marathon on an annual basis.
• Care of implants – Maintains safe practices and safe environment involving the care of implants. Follows recommended procedures and precautions for sterilization and care/cleaning of implant during any surgical procedure. Keeps current knowledge and/or update skills by attending in services, seminars, successfully passing written testing and education for the care of implants on a yearly basis.
• Respect for individuals, Customer Service, Teamwork and
  
  Collaboration:
  • Models excellence in customer service.
  • Uses hand‑off communication to convey appropriate instrumentation and surgical case information to members of the surgical team.
  • Identifies and addresses potential breeches in patient information management and confidentiality (HIPAA) issues.
  • Serves as a collaborative resource within surgical services.
  • Percepts, mentors, and provides an inclusive environment for peers, orientees and students.
  • Provides performance feedback as requested within peer review systems.
  • Voices difference in opinion professionally through appropriate channels.
  • Serves as a positive team leader through initiative, involvement, and availability.
• Leadership, Clinical and/or Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Recognizes and acts on all potential or actual equipment and instrumentation problems. Demonstrates diligent adherence to cleaning and sterilization processes.
  • Models critical thinking and clinical competency related to surgical instrumentation and equipment requirements related to procedure performed.
  • Performs and/or assists with decontamination activities which render supplies sterile and safe for handling in accordance with department standards and generally accepted…