Sterile Processing Technician

Dissembles,
cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to
specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.

• Follows department procedures to use
  appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation.

• Operates
  washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and
  additional equipment during sterilization procedures.

• Adheres
  to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.

• Covers
  and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.

• Follows safety protocols to ensure no
  injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during
  decontamination procedures, etc.)

• Retrieves
  used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical
  hospital areas for decontamination.

• Examines
  instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and
  functionality. 

• Identifies
  malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies
  supervisor or biomedical engineer.

• Receives
  and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units.  Communicates with perioperative staff
  regarding related instrument needs.

• Transports
  sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.

• Assists in ordering, stocking and
  maintaining department inventory levels.

• Performs
  required duties tomaintain a contaminant-free work environment.

• Documents and
  maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.

• Adheres
  to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g. biological, chemical and
  mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties.

• Participates
  in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required.

• Performs
  related duties as required.

  *ADA Essential Functions

• Qualifications

  • High
    School Diploma or equivalent, required.

  • Sterile processing certification (CRCST or
    CSPD) OR provisional
    certification (CRCST), required.

  • Must
    complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND
    additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification
    status.

  • Prior
    experience processing surgical information, preferred.

  • Ability
    to lift/carry 25 pounds, required.  Manual
    dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of
    time, required.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.