Job Description
Description Position Summary/Essential Duties: The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include:
- Performs decontamination procedure
- Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
- Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
- Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
- Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
- Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.
Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications: National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years of hire.
Experience & Knowledge: Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.
Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge: Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.