PRN - Sterilization Technician

This position is PRN: On Call or As Needed

SUMMARY

The Sterilization Technician performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for the decontamination, sterilization and assembly of re-usable patient care related supplies, equipment and instrumentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)

• Daily cleaning, decontaminates, sorts, packages and sterilizes instrumentation and equipment in

accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.

• Operates autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaner and washer sterilizer as appropriate to provide for

timely availability of instruments and equipment

• Maintains logs/record keeping on maintenance care and sterilization load.
• Monitors effectiveness of sterilization process by checking biological and/or chemical

indicators

• Provides appropriate sterilization indicators in packaging; documents parameters and

outcomes of sterilization process

• Rotates, stores and orders supplies as needed
• Prepares and assembles trays, kits and packs according to guidelines
• Selects appropriate wrapping material based on item size, sterilization methods, shelf life

and nature of item.

• Provides for proper handling and care of specific instrumentation and equipment to prevent

breakage and damage

• Inspects non-equipment items for deterioration or imperfections; disposes of damaged items in

accordance with established policy and standards

• Tests instrumentation and power of steam sterilizer and ultrasonic to ensure proper

functioning prior to sterilization

• Inventories and replenishes supply areas of nursing units and central supply; notifies Manager

as appropriate

• As scheduled, issues supplies and instruments; responds to stat requests from clinic/hospital

areas

• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance

programs/initiatives

• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current

skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of sterile processing experience, preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent, required
• CS/SPD Certified, preferred

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.