Sterilization Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Medical Mall MLK - MOBILE, AL 36527

Job Shift: Day

Under the general guidance and direction of the Clinical Education & Accreditation Manager, the Sterilization Technician independently performs all core job responsibilities in the Sterile Processing Department.

Reports to the Clinical Education & Accreditation Manager, cleans medical supplies, equipment, instruments and trays.

• Follows standard precautions for decontamination, monitors BI and chemical wash solutions that ensure consistent safety.
• Promotes Sterile Processing department goals by selecting, motivating, and training team members.
• Ensures proper care and handling of all instrumentation received through decontamination area.
• Monitors the use of proper techniques through the instrumentation processing, preparation and packaging areas, sterilization and Quality Assurance areas.
• Conducts daily spot checks during random site visits.
• Serves as a backup between dental/OB/GYN/Optometry sterilization and Infection Control department
• Ensures sterilization activities are properly documented and participates in the maintenance of department records for sterilization.
• Prepares for the Sterilization Exam internally at Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. annually and as needed
• Ensures that Joint Commission standards are maintained and ensures that CDC, OSHA training and guidelines are maintained.
• Provides sterilization training in various departments
• Attends all sterilization and Infection control meetings
• Core Sterile Processing functions include receiving, sorting and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process.

• Develops and maintains expert knowledge of service, sterile process, or instrument classification.
• Coordinates work flow and prioritizes work activities to meet department needs in an efficient manner.
• Performs Dental Assisting duties deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and/or Dental Director.

• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, and supplies from patient care areas; documents arrival and cleaning process.
• Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method.
• Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process.
• Utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak tested
• Utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers’ machinery according to manufacture guidelines
• Cleans work area by wiping area with antibacterial agent upon work completion or as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle.
• Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non satisfactory products to instrument room.
• Loads sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion.
• Perform routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate.
• Follows established policies interprets and appropriately document results of sterilizer testing. Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention.
• Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity.
• Follows established procedures and selects appropriate High Level Disinfection method.
• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Performs daily maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures, documents appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.