Sterile Processing Technician I

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument decontamination functions: disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments and equipment using correct manual and mechanical processes.
• Operates decontamination equipment such as sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators.
• Transports case carts from soiled holding area in surgery to the decontamination room, unloads case carts, and places them in designated areas.
• Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes them to appropriate workstations.
• Utilizes SPM to assemble trays and pack instruments according to standards and procedures.
• Monitors and documents biological and chemical indicator results to ensure sterilization parameters are met.
• Builts surgical case carts: obtains procedural preferences, labels instruments and supplies, and distributes carts to specified areas.
• Decontaminates equipment used for patient care, inspects for wear and disrepair, and coordinates reporting of such equipment.
• Fulfills requests from OR core areas and responds to emergency codes when required.
• Attends departmental in-services and mandatory meetings, acts as a liaison between Central Service and customers, and communicates effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills required to perform position duties.
• Specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties.
• Preferred but not mandatory: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification within the first year of hire.