Sterile Processing Tech II (NIGHT)

Job Requirements

• Preceptor for Trainees

  Prepares trainees for decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization; TOR; case cart assembly, sterile storage and distribution.

• Decontamination/Retrieval of Soiled Instruments

  • Performs decontamination activities, retrieves contaminated instrument sets from patient care areas.
  • Uses proper techniques in the identification, containment and handling of contaminated instruments.

• Prep and Pack/Assembly

  • Inspects, assembles and prepares instrumentation for terminal sterilization.
  • Selects the correct packaging type and method(s) for sterilization.
  • Labels packaged devices accurately.

• Sterilization

  • Selects the correct sterilization method(s) for items being sterilized.
  • Monitors the sterilization process using mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.
  • Documents cycle parameters, results and recalls in the event of failures.

• Sterile Storage/Case Carts

  • Assembles and delivers case carts to the surgical suite.
  • Dispenses and delivers instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics.
  • Maintains an accurate record of supplies and/or instruments dispensed.
  • Pulls surgical instrumentation and conducts periodic supply inventory.
  • Immediately reports supplies and/or instrumentation outages to CS leadership.
  • Initiates supply returns to ensure accurate inventory levels.
  • Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures, supplies and products.
  • Frequently monitors the sterile storage area for events compromising the integrity of items stored.

• HLD and Flexible/Rigid Endoscope Processes

  • Performs decontamination activities for flexible scopes, transesophageal and other dilators.
  • Thoroughly brushes and cleans all ports in a manner to prevent aerosolization.
  • Decontaminates and disinfects or sterilizes scopes and dilators.
  • Cleans and disinfects sink after each scope or dilator.
  • Dons clean PPE; loads flexible scopes in AER with correct hook-up.
  • Maintains knowledge of flexible endoscope reprocessing competencies.

• Storage and Issue of Scopes

  • Cleans and restocks endoscopy procedure carts.
  • Issues scopes utilizing hard containers designed for scope transport.
  • Assists clinical staff with at the point of use handling issues and equipment malfunctions.
  • Stores scopes and equipment in designated storage areas for distribution.
  • Cleans storage shelves to maintain a clean work environment.
  • Retrieves contaminated scopes from patient care areas for sterile processing.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• 6 months or more years of CSP experience.
• Must be certified CRCST or CBSPDT.
• If assigned to reprocessing flexible endoscopes, must obtain certification in scope reprocessing within 12 months of assumption of those duties.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of the use of a PC and computerized database system preferred or demonstrated ability to learn within one year.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to work with various clinical personnel, resolve problems and to properly identify and label supplies for inventory purposes.