Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) -Ambulatory Surgery Center

About the role

Processes all reusable medical/surgical items for issue according to departmental and infection control policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control guidelines.
• Completes thorough cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Processes patient care equipment for re-issue.
• Inspects patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Inspects surgical instruments and equipment for proper functioning.
• Performs biological indicator tests on the Steam sterilizers and the Sterrad Unit and Steris One.
• Assembles instrument sets according to department protocols.
• Packages instrument sets for sterilizing.
• Distributes sterile equipment to appropriate areas.
• Communicates and notifies all personnel for the recall of sterilized items.
• Restocks surgery unit with medical/surgical supplies.
• Maintains established supply levels in the Central Processing area.
• Revises department policies to meet the department standards.
• Observes environmental standards for the Central Processing area.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• No experience required

Skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to receive and present information with proper conduct and tact

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders on a daily basis.

• Lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
• Repetitive use of feet (i.e., heat sealer, sonic cleaner)
• Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing required
• May be exposed to chemical hazards; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary