MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)

Job Title

Perform daily quality assurance testing on all equipment used in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.

Compile reports on multiple aspects of instrument processing and quality assurance.

Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and other industry standards and regulations.

Monitor and track surgical instruments through the use of automated instrument tracking log/system to maintain and monitor inventory records, generate purchase orders.

Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures and select appropriate chemical or washing agent necessary for decontaminating or cleaning surgical instruments.

Disassemble surgical items to smallest component level for cleaning and sterilization.

Conduct equipment testing of surgical instruments to ensure operational efficiency and surgical precision.

Visually inspect required instruments for cleanliness, signs of damage, deterioration, or imperfection.

Select the appropriate sterilization method based upon manufacture requirements and recommendations.

Package instruments based on the sterilization method and established policies and procedures.

Ensure appropriate climate control measures are maintained.

Check the expiration date on all sterile supply items, remove all outdated items, and rotate the stock.

Document shortages of instruments and other sterile supplies according to organizational policy and guidelines.

Coordinate substitution of instruments with requesting surgical ward or clinics.