Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Duties
- Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
- Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
- Cleans each item according to manufacturer's instructions
- Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
- Determines whether each item is in good working condition
- Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure
- Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure
- Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
- Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
- Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
- Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure
- Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process
- Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
- Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
- Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
- Places items in correct location
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
- Maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list
- Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources
Instrument cleanliness/working condition