Sterile Processing Tech I, II, And III - Sterile Processing

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Sterile Processing Department

About the Role

Entry-level Technician I position. Training covers decontamination of surgical instruments and instrument assembly. Advancement to Technician II is based on length of employment and demonstrated proficiency, as evaluated by Charge Technicians and the Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Pick up used equipment and instrumentation from hospital units and return to the decontamination area; document pickups.
• Decontaminate equipment and prepare it for reuse; store in designated inventory locations.
• Process instruments through mechanical decontamination; hand-wash items unsuitable for mechanical cleaning using enzymatic cleaners and liquid decontaminants.
• Decontaminate and prepare emergency carts for restocking.
• Maintain decontamination area equipment and supplies; report maintenance needs.
• Use requisition sheets from surgical and obstetrical units to provide required instrumentation and supplies.
• Document all supplies issued to units for inventory control; input data to decrement inventory and issue to users.
• Document all cases pulled by Sterile Processing; provide documentation to Training Coordinator for productivity reports.
• Assist instrument technicians with daily assembly and sterilization of instruments.
• Perform duties related to instrument set assembly and sterilization processes.
• Utilize the Inventory Control system to issue or credit supplies across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Instrument training or Operating Room experience.
• Six months of Sterile Processing Department or equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments.
• Ability to pull cases needed for surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Physical Requirements

• Visual and auditory acuity necessary for working with delicate instruments.
• Manual dexterity for reaching, handling, adjusting, and lifting instrument trays or boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push carts loaded up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods during daily activities.