Sterile Processing Tech

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Regular

Under the direction of the Instrument Room Lead Technician, responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sorting, tray assembly and sterilization of instruments. Maintains knowledge of instrument functions. (ABI variant: Under the direction of the Surgical Coordinator.)

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

I. Recognizes needs and initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment. 15%

• A. Assures all trays are cleaned and processed correctly and instruments are inspected for any defects that might affect their usage.
• B. All instruments are properly decontaminated.
• C. All trays are assembled correctly, according to instrument lists.
• D. All instrument count sheets are signed by person assembling tray.
• E. Produce a high volume of quality work.
• F. Able to operate all equipment necessary to complete job.
• G. Demonstrates ability to utilize the computer.
• H. Actively seeks ways to develop skills.

• A. Personal Protective Attire should be worn when decontaminating instruments.
• B. Automatic and/or manual cleaning methods of equal effectiveness should be used.
• C. Cleans appropriately.
• D. Participates in preventive maintenance.

• A. Instruments are inspected.
• B. Instruments in disrepair should be labeled and taken out of service.
• C. Instruments that are to be stored after decontamination/sterilization should be dried thoroughly.
• D. Instruments with moveable parts should be disassembled when placed in trays designed for sterilization.

• A. Performs biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• B. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
• C. Appropriately and precisely processes trays, packs and peel pouch items.
• D. Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and instrumentation.
• E. Maintains inventory of area.

• A. Adheres to all unit standards, policies, procedures when implementing clinical and technical aspects of duties.
• B. Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.
• C. Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.
• D. Maintains currency in all hospital/unit information, communication, policies and procedures.
• E. Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands.
• F. Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency.
• G. Assumes responsibility for completing all mandatory requirements.

• Maintains current certification (if applicable)
• Yearly TB screening
• Annual Ethics Training (Initial Ethics, if new employee)
• Annual safety training
• Required information security course
• Required Abuse and Neglects course
• Annual blood‑borne pathogen training
• Coursework as assigned for .Edu
• Annual competency/skill day
• Age/Population specific competency
• Orientation competency (if new hire)

• A. Orients and/or precepts new employees when required.
• B. Participates in maintaining a collaborative team approach toward work.
• C. Functions as a resource person to co‑workers, medical staff, and other members.
• D. Utilizes Chain of Command effectively.
• E. Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
• F. Demonstrates ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety.

• A. Practices standard precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• B. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• C. Reports…