Sterile Processing Tech 11

Responsible for

• Decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Decontamination and high level disinfection of Endoscopes.
• Pick-up and delivery of doctor office instruments.
• Orientation of new staff, specialty training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience preferred.
• CRCST Certification Required.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Major Responsibilities

• Completes 12 hours of continuing education annually as required.
• Serves as a preceptor to new staff.
• Ensures assignments are to the experience level of the employee.
• Collaborates with the manager to define, implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Aids in meeting compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintains par levels of supplies daily to ensure adequate par level.
• Orders department supplies from the Storeroom as necessary.
• Completes monthly outdates/blade checks for code and specialty carts/trays.
• Reads OR schedule, recognizes and communicates turnovers.
• Prepares case carts for the Outpatient Operating Rooms, anticipating and gathering instruments required utilizing preference cards.
• Assists with in-services for staff.
• Assists with annual competency and staff education.
• Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned.