Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified

Location & Schedule

Hugh Chatham
Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Sterile Processing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
• Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
• Packages instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
• Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
• Stores sterile containers in identified location.
• Assembles case carts according to the picklist and delivers to the OR.
• Participates in the department’s weekday surge plan and weekend call.
• Assists other team members as needed.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and/or airborne contaminants/diseases.

Skills

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software.

Work Environment

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue.
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning.
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat; may be subject to burns.
• Loud, stressful environment due to equipment and high demands.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions.