Sterile Processing Tech II

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all procedural instrumentation is collected, cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Verifies that instruments are in open position, free from bioburden and functions properly prior to sterilization.
• Alerts supervisor if an instrument is in need of repair or replacement.
• Follows established manufacturer INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) when processing instrumentation.
• Alerts supervisor if IFU's are needed.
• Maintains and monitors all required biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments.
• Documents and maintains appropriate sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments to ensure availability and completeness of instrument trays.
• Informs supervisor when an instrument is missing or required to complete a tray.
• Demonstrates proficiency with preparing procedure case carts with appropriate instruments and supplies needed per department schedule.
• Maintains a clean organized work area within the department.
• Adheres to OSHA standards.
• Participates in departmental policies/procedures development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers.