Central Processing Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Trains to perform these duties independently and without close supervision.
• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack and label surgical instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.
• Perform and record biological and chemical sterilization tests.
• Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.
• Issue sterile supplies to using areas.
• Perform inventory duties as required.
• Verify that all sterilization processes have been completed and met parameters before making equipment available for use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or contract specifications
• At least 1 year of experience to work in a fast-paced OR