Sterile Processing Tech PRN

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials

• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas

• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system

• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning

• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.

• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.

• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.

• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.

• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.

• Maintains a clean work area

• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.

• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills

Work Environment:

• Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).

• Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and surgeons.

• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

• Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs.

• May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids,

infectious diseases

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or

contract specifications

• Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced OR.