Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

About the Job
General Summary of Position
Performs decontamination sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment used during invasive and non-invasive procedures. May be assigned to different areas of Sterile Processing focusing on a variety of duties which all require the use of state-of-the-art sterile processing methods
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Cleans carts surgical instruments power and specialty equipment and utensils using washer-sterilizers sonic washers and dryers per established procedures. Checks equipment to determine proper functioning.
• Sorts assembles and wraps instruments specialty equipment and utensils for sterilization distribution or storage according to department standards.
• Examines procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy and condition and co-signs listings.
• Assembles and packages linen used for exchange and case carts test packs and departments. Assists in assembling operating room (OR) case carts e.g. emergency eye etc.
• Sterilizes cleaned assembled and wrapped sets and supplies using gas and steam sterilizers and gas aerators.
• Monitors sterilizers aerators and washer-sterilizers for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
• Inventories/stocks OR POD carts exchange carts and storage cabinets. Removes damaged and/or outdated items following established policies and procedures.
• Completes daily productivity reports and initials all work performed as required.
• Attends seminars and in-services to attain certification/registration and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices.

Minimal Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience
• 6 to 12 months experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications
• Certification as Sterile Processing Technician and current registration preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application

This position has a hiring range of
USD $19.10 - USD $27.73 /Hr.