Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician

Evening shift- 2:30p-11:00p, Monday to Friday with rotating weekends and holidays
Job Description:

Under the general guidance and direction of the CSP Operations Supervisor, Lead Sterile Processing Technician, the Sterile Processing Technician 1 utilizes entry level skill sets to enact Sterile Processing functions as directed. The Sterile Processing Technician 1 works with preceptors and the Sterile Processing Lead Technician to develop the skills required to independently perform all primary functions. Primary Sterile Processing responsibilities include receiving instrumentation, sorting and decontamination of procedural items and instrumentation; inspection and assembly of minor instrument groups and instrument trays; identification of respective sterilization method and cycle selection, accurate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the casebuilding process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Decontamination & Cleaning:

Dons and doffs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by national standards and guidelines.

Communicates supply needs within decontamination area to the PeriOp Specialist, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, PPE, and test monitoring supplies.

Performs routine tests on all mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer?s guidelines and national standards, including but not limited to automated washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, cartwashers, detergent-dispensing units, flushing devices.

Receives soiled or new equipment (instrumentation, scopes, supplies, etc.) from the Operating Room or the procedural clinics throughout the system; documenting receipt via the tracking system; decontaminate said equipment according to policies and procedures.

Disassembles equipment as necessary before proceeding with the required cleaning method(s).

Identifies repair needs from either communication from the Operating Room or upon inspection of the received soiled/new instrumentation and relaying that communication to the PeriOp Specialist, CSP Operations Supervisor, or Sterile Processing Lead Technician.

Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment to achieve decontamination, including cleaning brushes, enzymatic detergent solutions, flushing devices, ultrasonic machines, and leak test devices.

Cleans and disinfects workstation by utilizing with antibacterial wipes and solutions upon work completion or as needed.

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the CSP Operations Supervisor or Sterile Processing Lead Technician.

Prep & Packaging:

Documents all instrumentation and equipment tasks performed via instrument tracking system.

Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument trays according to product recipe (countsheet), verifies instrument functionality, is free of bioburden and debris, and is clear of pitting, rusting, and staining.

Documents instrumentation missing from instrument tray, escalating issue(s) to CSP Operations Supervisor or PeriOp Specialist for further guidance.

Identifies and places sterilization indicator respective to the sterilization method as required.

Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors, tray liners, etc.); verifies all physical monitors and/or labels are secured to packaged products.

Transports items to sterilization area in accordance with reprocessing method.

Maintains clean and organized workstation, ensuring workspace is functional for colleague use upon assignment completion or as needed.

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the CSP Operations Supervisor or Sterile Processing Lead Technician.

Sterilization, High-Level Disinfection, & Sterile Storage:

Designates product to appropriate sterilization method and cycle according to package labelin