Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Stores, rotates and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self-directed. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality. Ability to listen to others. Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.

Licenses/Certifications:

CRT-Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) - CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution - 1 1/2 Yrs - Required - Or

CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - 1 1/2 Yrs - Required

Essential Functions:

Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning. Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex Products) and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensures that proper sterilization occurs.

Strive for zero defects.

Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the work load to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads and physician requirements.

Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty. Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.

Answer, interpret and fill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards.

Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process.

Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner. Low error rate and high productivity rate***

Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.