Sterile Processing Technician II - Main Sterile Processing Dept - Full Time - Evenings

Responsibilities

• PERFORMS 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. Cleans work area as assigned. Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (gloves, face shields, protective gown). Retrieves reusable instruments and equipment and transports them back to the Sterile Processing Department.
• ASSEMBLES INSTRUMENT TRAYS AND PACKS: Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes them to appropriate workstations. Assembles instrument trays and packs according to written instructions and proper protocol. Checks for sharpness and proper functioning of instruments. Recognizes and memorizes a large variety of instruments. Applies sterilization wrappers correctly to maintain the integrity of the contents. Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed. Identifies each item correctly on the outside packaging. Loads sterilizer carriage and transports trays to sterilization area.
• OPERATES STERILIZERS, DOCUMENTS LOADS, AND RETURNS STOCK: Checks trays, packs, and basins on sterilizer carriage to ensure correct procedures have been utilized. Operates each type of sterilizer. Selects correct cycle and time period for specified load. Accurately documents all sterilization information manually or through a computer. Completes biological monitoring per departmental policy. Restocks sterile storage area and rotates items as required. Monitors equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
• BUILDS SURGICAL CASES: Obtains surgical preference lists from computer to pull supplies for each case. Labels locations of instruments and supplies to increase efficiency. Performs quality control final check before items leave the department. Restocks, stores, or returns procedural carts to appropriate areas.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Specialized knowledge or skills required to perform the position duties. No personalization of job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
• EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 years Central Service experience required.
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Must be obtained within the first year of hire.