Surgical Services Processing Technician

Responsibilities

• Collect procedure instruments and trays used in other departments to manually clean, disinfect, inspect, lubricate, terminally sterilize, assemble/label, wrap, and load sterilizer carts.
• Appropriately operate Steris and steam sterilizers.
• Return processed items to various departments according to protocols.
• Assist in ordering daily supplies, special order items, and re-stocking supplies when received.
• Report irregularities to Charge Nurse or Manager.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe sterilization and decontamination practices.
• Operation and troubleshooting of sterilizers to include steam and peracetic acid.