Central Sterile Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets, and equipment using appropriate checklists and prepares them for sterilization.
• Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
• Checks for cleanliness and functionality (e.g., sharpness of scissors and smooth movement of hinged instruments).
• Decontaminates, disinfects, and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments, and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• Distributes instruments, equipment, and supplies to the appropriate locations.
• Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Monitors equipment for malfunctions.
• Makes minor repairs.
• Notifies appropriate staff when major repairs are needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintaining endoProducts and other endoscopic equipment according to high-level disinfection (HLD) policies and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Maintains product washers and washer adapters.
• Checks detergent levels and the effectiveness of disinfectants according to policy.
• Effectively communicates information regarding product repairs, loaners, supplies, and quality improvement (QI) information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) according to policy, maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and effectively communicates equipment failures and repair needs.
• Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
• Handles equipment according to manufacturer guidelines, demonstrating thorough knowledge of instrument and equipment instructions for use (IFU), and processes instruments accordingly.

Required Skills & Experience:

• No experience is required for candidates who have graduated from a sterile processing school.
• Minimum of 1 year of Sterile Processing experience required.