Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Duration:  3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)

Shift: Monday-Friday 11 pm - 7:30 am (hours may change
 
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities:

• 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 always used 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

 
Experience:

• Sterile Processing
• Aseptic Techniques
• Sterilization
• Documentation
• Sterile

Certifications & Licenses:
•            Sterile Processing
•            BLS - Basic Life Support. (required)