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Form of workJob Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning,
sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs
other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:
• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning,
assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen,
instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a
sterile and functioning supply of materials
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package
items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas
• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper
functioning
• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles,
wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in
decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for
decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available
to Sterile Processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes
instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile
processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or
replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and
quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills
Work Environment:
• Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
• Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and
surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
• May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids,
infectious diseases
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or
contract specifications
• Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced OR.
Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning,
sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs
other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:
• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning,
assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen,
instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a
sterile and functioning supply of materials
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package
items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas
• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper
functioning
• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles,
wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in
decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for
decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available
to Sterile Processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes
instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile
processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or
replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and
quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills
Work Environment:
• Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
• Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and
surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
• May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids,
infectious diseases
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or
contract specifications
• Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced OR.
