Sterile Processor

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes and maintains instruments in good working condition
• Assures all instrument trays are assembled properly and content is correct
• Flash sterilizes instrument sets as necessary
• Documents and maintains sterilizer load information
• Documents and maintains sterilizer Biologic testing records
• Maintains all sterile processing equipment
• Maintains supply inventory in the scrub sink area
• Aid with preparation and cleaning of operating rooms between patients
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge a must
• Minimum 1 year experience in surgical instrument sterilization field preferred

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Care and handling of surgical instruments
• Use of sterilizers
• Monitoring the sterilization process
• Proper loading of the sterilizer
• Proper handling of sterilized packages
• Pinciples of Standard Precaution

Essential Functions

• Ability to function as a member of the surgical team
• Compliance with the attendance policy
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities change