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As a Sterile Processing Technician, you would be crucial to our mission because you would directly impact the patient experience by ensuring surgical instrumentation is safe and ready for surgical procedures. On any given day, you could ensure equipment is decontaminated and ensure the proper equipment is ready for surgery procedures.
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What would you do as a Sterile Processing Technician?
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for collecting, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instrumentation in a safe and efficient manner to help provide quality patient care. You can expect to regularly:
- Gather all contaminated instruments and supplies and return to sterile processing;
- Decontaminate all equipment and instruments using proper tools and cleaning agents;
- Identify frequently used instruments and equipment and ensure those items are prioritized during sterile processing to meet surgical schedule requirements;
- Assemble trays and package instruments and equipment properly;
- Proof preference cards for accuracy for surgical procedures;
- Monitor sterility dates of supplies;
- Deliver items to the operating room as requested;
- Ensure proper operation and perform general maintenance of sterilizer units and instruments daily and report any visible signs of malfunction;
- Run biological and chemical tests of sterilization equipment daily and record results in appropriate log;
- Perform cleaning and restocking of department surface areas, racks, case carts, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area;
- Assist with data collection, recordkeeping and any other clerical work related to the department;
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to staffing schedules;
- Remain calm in high-stress environments.
Requirements
- Certifications/Education
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Knowledge of
- General, basic sterilization and cleaning techniques;
- Experience
- Reviewing work and checking for errors.
Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants?
- One year of sterile processing/instrument technician experience;
- Completion of an Instrument Technician training program.
Note: This position provides direct patient care. This position requires the incumbent to obtain a current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
This position operates in a clinical environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and similar conditions is possible.
Physical: The noise level is usually moderate to high. This position frequently operates sterilizers and other machinery.
Schedule: Typical operating hours are 6 am 6 pm. Shifts and schedule are up to manager discretion.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disability to perform the essential job functions. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
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