Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing

Overview

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
• Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
• Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
• Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
• Attends staff meetings and in services
• Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
• Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
• Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
• Answer the phone and take messages when needed
• Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
• Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Central Sterile certification required 18 months years of hire; to be obtained through CBSPD.