Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified

Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Sterile Processing experience strongly preferred.

Hugh Chatham

M-F 11am-730pm

N/A

• Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
• Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
• Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
• Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
• Stores sterile containers in identified location.
• Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
• Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
• Assists other team members as needed.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient communication skills
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
• Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions