Central Sterile Processing Technician

Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.

Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.

Record sterilizer test results.

Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.

Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.

Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.

Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.

Disinfect and sterilize equipment such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.

Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.

Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.

Install and set up medical equipment, using hand tools.

Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.

Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.

Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.