Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (Full-Time)
No Weekends, No Holidays and No Call. 4 day work weeks.
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.
- Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
- Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
- Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
- Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.
- Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
- Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: steam sterilization, Steris, and high level disinfection.
- Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
- Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.