Sterile Processing Technician

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure;
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves.
• Docs outcomes;
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area, disassembles sets and prepares for processing in instrument washer;
• Affirms that instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process and are appropriately cleaned and decontaminated;
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving;
• Loads and initiates appropriate cycle;
• Performs biological testing on all loads that contain implants, logs, and documents appropriately;
• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely;
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of processing equipment malfunctions or issues;
• Reviews and Documents the results of biological testing.
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of positive biological results;
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards;
• Collaborates with the OR Charge Nurse to assure that the necessary instrumentation is available throughout the day and for the following day;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Current CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required;
• 1-3 years prior sterile processing experience preferred;
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes.