Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies.
• Operates and monitors cleaning/sterilization equipment.
• Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Abilities:

• One year of related healthcare experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework preferred.
• Ability to read and write necessary to comprehend and follow equipment operating instructions, IFUs and complete required documentation.
• Basic arithmetic calculations necessary to count instruments and complete count sheets are required.
• Basic computer, problem-solving and good communication skills are required.
• Certification-Sterile processing is preferred.

Skills Preferred:

• Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects and inspects instruments, supplies and durable medical equipment.
• Inspects, assembles, wraps, and labels surgical instruments, procedural trays for sterilization and storage.
• Operates, maintains, tests, and documents use of sterilizing and cleaning / disinfecting equipment.
• Able to identify correct cleaning and sterilization methods for items being processed.
• Compiles and maintains accurate related records in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Performs and documents biological monitoring of all sterilizing equipment.
• Able to follow protocol for failed biological.
• Ensures that aseptic techniques are used at all times in handling preparation and storage of sterile reusable and disposable supplies.
• Maintains a sanitary, safe and clean environment in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Delivers processed supplies and equipment to designated departments within the hospital, may apply.
• Assists in the Endoscopy reprocessing department, may apply.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees.
• Reports faulty equipment, safety concerns and deficiencies to Sterile Processing Leadership

Skills Required:

• PROBLEM-SOLVING
• STERILE
• STERILE PROCESSING
• OSHA STANDARDS
• DOCUMENTATION
• STERILIZATION

Certifications & Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework preferred.
• Central Service Certification.
• Certification-Sterile processing is preferred.

Languages:

• English( Speak, Read, Write).