Decontaminates, assembles and inspects equipment and instruments, accurately operates sterilizers, and performs biological and integrator testing while maintaining record keeping systems under direct supervision and guidance from the Supervisor. The Sterile Processing Technician rotates and restocks sterile supplies in accordance with infection control standards in an effort to ensure a safe and reliable atmosphere for patient care.
Operational Excellence
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Record sterilizer test results.
Quality and patient Safety
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
Team Member Experience
Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
Experience
Completion of SPD apprenticeship or previous experience as SPD Tech