Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, performs routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and monitors cleaning/sterilization equipment.
• Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects and inspects instruments, supplies and durable medical equipment.
• Inspects, assembles, wraps, and labels surgical instruments and procedural trays for sterilization and storage.
• Operates, maintains, tests, and documents sterilizing and cleaning/disinfecting equipment.
• Able to identify correct cleaning and sterilization methods for items being processed.
• Performs and documents biological monitoring of sterilizing equipment and follows protocol for failed biological testing.
• Ensures aseptic technique in handling preparation and storage of sterile supplies.
• Maintains a sanitary, safe, and clean environment in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Delivers processed supplies and equipment to designated departments (may apply).
• Assists in the Endoscopy reprocessing department (may apply).
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Reports faulty equipment, safety concerns and deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification – Sterile Processing.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read and write.
• Basic arithmetic to count instruments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• 3 years of experience required (from schedule notes).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of related healthcare experience.

Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00