Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing Technician Non Certified

Performs duties related to the complete reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments, medical devices, and patient equipment including the soiled collection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of these items.

Minimum Education Required: High School or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum Experience Required: Entry Level

Licenses / Certifications Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Previous Sterile Processing experience is preferred.

Principal Accountabilities and Essential Duties:

• Performs soiled collection of reusable contaminated surgical instrumentation, clinical patient care equipment, and other items.
• Performs the decontamination of contaminated surgical instrumentation and patient equipment.
• Performs the preparation, packaging, and terminal sterilization of surgical instrumentation and special procedure trays.
• Operates and monitors all reprocessing and sterilization equipment properly using safe work practices.
• Performs quality assurance performance monitoring of the in-house sterilization process.
• Maintains the appropriate stock level of reprocessing and sterilization supplies and accessories in Sterile Processing.
• Assists in the training and skill development of new Sterile Processing technicians.