Sterile Processing Tech

Job description

SUMMARY : Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
• Adhere to universal precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
• Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
• Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
• Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED/PREFERRED :
• High School or equivalent.
• Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
• One year of sterile processing experience.
• Computer skills (eg, Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Current Basic Life Support Certification within 90 days of hire into position.
• Must be certified Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 2 years of hire.

AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED :
Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : See attached
1. Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.