Sterile Processing Tech

General Summary of Position

Responsible for decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.

Responsible for decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.

• Assembles with 100% accuracy all instrument trays, sets, kits, and packs according to the prescribed manner using content lists or set recipes as a guide. Wraps packages and handles them according to standard procedure. Scans trays/sets one at a time to avoid potential problems. Carefully inventories each tray/set according to the recipe or content lists. Validates containers/wrapped items to ensure all trays are properly prepared by initialing the load card/tape.
  
  This confirms filters, locks, indicators, count sheets, and valve plates are in place. Marks items with the identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area. Consults with the supervisor, team leader, or designee when unable to replace parts or when the equipment is deficient in the work area.

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

• Disassembles and cleans equipment such as suction machines, IV poles, monitors, and pumps using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, and cleaners (if applicable). Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates to test for proper functioning. Sets all inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for pick‑up for repair.

• Dispenses products requested for sterile and non‑sterile equipment and supplies. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues them to the requesting department according to department established procedure. Scans all items/products as appropriate prior to issuing to the department. Enforces/completes the SPD forms for documentation or tracking purposes.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area and equipment at all times. Follows routine schedules for cleaning and maintaining the equipment on a regular basis as recommended by the manufacturer. Maintains a safe work environment by following the standards of cleaning and applying good aseptic techniques.

• Maintains and cleans the shelves and work areas at the end of each shift. Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of the department surface areas, racks, shelves, and all storage areas.

• Makes a visual inspection of the inventory to maintain adequate stock and supply levels. Works closely in maintaining appropriate inventory levels of stock. Assists in requisitioning/order­-ing of departmental supplies.

• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.

• Participates/assists in multidisciplinary quality and service/quality improvement teams.

• Performs biological and chemical monitoring. Performs the tests at the beginning of the shift or as often as needed. Records results in the appropriate log. Performs visible inspection of the sterilizers (Sterrad ETO and steam) and reports immediately to the Team Leader or Supervisor/Manager.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prepares/maintains certification to enhance professional growth and development – participates in educational program, participates in in‑service meetings and workshops.

• Process all contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment returned to decont area. Checks proper operation of the cart washer, U/S washers, washer decontaminators, dryer, and dumb waiter on a daily basis and reports malfunction to team leader/manager. Prioritizes trays that need to be turned over with appropriate communication with the team leader and/or designee. Receives/processes loaner trays following established standard procedure. Maintains inventory supplies in decont area or notifies appropriate personnel.
  
  Manually cleans the power tools, scopes, lenses, and other…