Sterile Processing Tech 1

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Technician 1 performs a variety of duties associated with cleaning, sterilization, processing, organizing and the distribution of patient equipment, instruments, supplies and products used in the care and treatment of patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares rooms and organizes instruments, equipment, treatment trays and supplies for specified departments.
• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, containers and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectant solutions in accordance with regulatory and hospital policies and procedures.
• Operates semi-automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers.
• Receives, stocks, rotates, checks and pulls expired goods; fills and distributes internal orders; and picks up reusable trays, equipment items and instruments.
• Maintains and controls inventory.
• Maintains applicable records and files.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.

Certifications:

• BLS.

Experience:

• 2 yrs experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer and infection control practices.
• Interpersonal and communications skills.
• The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.
• It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
• Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at.