Certified Sterile Prep Tech

Duties and Responsibilities

• Separates instruments from other articles for purposes of washing and decontamination and notifies supervisor of any missing items and reports any malfunctions.
• Disassembles, cleans, and decontaminates general, specialty and loaner instrumentation. Follows manufacturers recommendations when indicated.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing biological testing of steam autoclaves and sterrad units.
• Decontaminates patient care equipment from the nursing units.
• Adheres to universal precautions and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Receives and inspects instruments from the decontamination area and follows established procedures for deletion and repair.

STERILIZATION

• Responsible for loading of all baskets for both ultrasonic cleaners, washer-sterilizers, carriages for plasma sterilizer, and cart washer according to procedures.
• Maintains environmental cleanliness and order in general as well as specific work areas.
• Prepares documentation for autoclave, plasma bacteriological culture, tray sets, and peel patches.

TRAY SET/ASSEMBLY

• Assembles instruments, sets, and packs according to specifications in departmental catalogue.
• Assembles surgical case carts with an accuracy of 90 percent.
• Conscientiously performs all functions related to materials processing, which is packaging, loading of machinery, sterilizing, aerating, and handling.
• Required to perform other job functions in processing areas as assigned/directed by supervisor.

STERILE STORAGE/SUPPLY

• Responsible for receipt of all reprocessable materials by way of manual delivery according to established procedures and safety regulations.
• Reports malfunctioning of any stationary equipment.
• Affirms the needs in sterile storage area and maintains inventory levels as designated.
• Prepares and maintains inventory of miscellaneous supply items required by Surgical Services.
• Identifies outdated equipment and follows procedures for reprocessing.
• Notifies supervisory personnel of problems with inventory items.
• Alerts supervisor of malfunction of any equipment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge: High School Diploma required. Certified Sterile Prep Tech, CBSPD (Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) credential required.
• Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Abilities: Must possess initiative and be team oriented.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.