Sterile Processing Technician - Surgery Center

Major Responsibilities:

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  Processes all reusable medical/surgical items for issue according to departmental and infection control policy and procedures.
  
  



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  Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control guidelines. Completes thorough cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.
  
  



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  Processes patient care equipment for re-issue. Inspects patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning.
  
  



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  Inspects surgical instruments and equipment for proper functioning.
  
  



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  Performs biological indicator tests on the Steam sterilizers and the Sterrad Unit and Steris One.
  
  



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  Assembles instrument sets according to department protocols. Packages instrument sets for sterilizing.
  
  



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  Distributes sterile equipment to appropriate areas. Communicates and notifies all personnel for the recall of sterilized items.
  
  



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  Restocks surgery unit with medical/surgical supplies. Maintains established supply levels in the Central Processing area.
  
  



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  Revises department policies to meet the department standards. Observes environmental standards for the Central Processing area.
  
  



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  Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pull various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.
  
  

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  None Required.
  
  

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  High School Graduate.
  
  

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  No experience required.
  
  

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  Good interpersonal communication skills. Requires the ability to receive and present information with proper conduct and tact.
  
  

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  Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders on a daily basis.
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
  
  



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  lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
  
  



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  lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
  
  



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  Position requires repetitive use of feet (i.e., heat sealer, sonic cleaner).
  
  



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  Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
  
  



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  May be exposed to chemical hazards; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  
  



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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.