Sterile Processing Tech

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