Sterile Processing Technician

Description
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Job Summary: -Under general supervision, performs routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies. -Operates and monitors cleaning/sterilization equipment. -Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards. -Other duties as assigned. -Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects and inspects instruments, supplies and durable medical equipment. -Inspects, assembles, wraps, and labels surgical instruments, procedural trays for sterilization and storage. -Operates, maintains, tests, and documents use of sterilizing and cleaning/disinfecting equipment. -Able to identify correct cleaning and sterilization methods for items being processed. -Complies and maintains accurate related records in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. -Performs and documents biological monitoring of all sterilizing equipment. -Able to follow protocol for failed biological. -Ensures that aseptic techniques are used at all times in handling preparation and storage of sterile reusable and disposable supplies. -Maintains a sanitary, safe and clean environment in the Sterile Processing Department. -Delivers processed supplies and equipment to designated departments within the hospital, may apply. -Assists in the Endoscopy reprocessing department, may apply. -Participates in training and orientation of new employees. -Reports faulty equipment, safety concerns and deficiencies to Sterile Processing Leadership.

Skills
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Required Skills & Experience: -Ability to read and write is necessary to comprehend and follow equipment operating instructions, IFUs, and complete required documentation. -Basic arithmetic calculations necessary to count instruments. -Basic computer skills are required. -Problem-solving and good communication skills. Preferred Skills & Experience: -One year of related healthcare experience.
Required
OPERATING CLEANING EQUIPMENT
DECONTAMINATION
PROCESSING
STERILIZATION
DISTRIBUTION OF INSTRUMENTS

Additional
COMMUNICATION
LABELING INSTRUMENTS
SANITATION
REPORTING FAULTY EQUIPMENT
BASIC ARITHMETIC
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
MONITORING STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT
MAINTAINING RECORDS
AAMI STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
AORN STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
JOINT COMMISSION STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
OSHA STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
CLEANING INSTRUMENTS
DISINFECTING INSTRUMENTS
INSPECTING INSTRUMENTS
ASSEMBLING INSTRUMENTS
WRAPPING INSTRUMENTS
TESTING STERILIZING EQUIPMENT
DOCUMENTING EQUIPMENT USE
IDENTIFYING CLEANING METHODS
IDENTIFYING STERILIZATION METHODS
BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
TRAINING NEW EMPLOYEES
PROBLEM SOLVING

Education
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Required Education: -High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education: -Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework. Required Certifications & Licensure: -N/A Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Certification-Sterile Processing.

Languages
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English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required
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Completed High School (Diploma or GED)