Sterile Processing Tech III

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers.

The Sterile Processing tech is responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of all identified equipment, including the reprocessing of all endoscopes, cystoscopes, ureterscopes, which may be flexible or rigid. They will assist with monitoring quality related to scope processing/instrument processing and maintain high level disinfection equipment and storage of sterile supplies and scopes.

Responsibilities include ensuring all procedural instrumentation and scopes are collected, cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Verifies that instruments are in open position, free form bioburden and functions properly prior to sterilization. Alerts supervisor if an instrument is in need of repair or replacement. Follows established manufacture INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) when processing instrumentation. Alert supervisor if IFU's are needed. Maintains and monitors all required biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments. Documents and maintains appropriate sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments to ensure availability and completeness of instrument trays. Informs supervisor when an instrument is missing or required to complete a tray. Demonstrates proficiency with preparing procedure case carts with appropriate instruments and supplies needed per department schedule. Maintains a clean organized work area within the department. Adhering to OSHA standards. Participates in departmental policies/procedures development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers. Completes all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements. Participates in department continued education to foster an environment of proficiency in sterile processing. Responsible for serving as department preceptors. Participate in the development of in services and education for staff. Maintain and monitor departmental telephone during scheduled shift. Responsible for running SPM reports and educating staff and informing management of any discrepancies. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent or higher. 2 years experience and certification OR 4 years of experience is required. Accepted Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification as Technician, Surgical Instrument Specialist, Ambulatory Service Technician or Management.

Pay Range $18.01 - $26.25