Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

Sterile Processing Tech
Utilizes AAMI and AORN recommended practices to collect, decontaminate, package and sterilize OR instrumentation.  Responsible for pick up and transportation of soiled instrumentation from patient care areas to the decontamination area for cleaning and decontamination of soiled surgical instruments and other healthcare equipment. Responsible for inspection and preparation of items before distribution or further processing; sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Performs monitoring of physical, chemical, and biological sterilization cycles. Maintains sterility processes while distributing items to other departments. Ensures continuous quality process improvement. Responsible for collecting sterile supplies and equipment for cases posted on the Operating Room schedule on a daily basis. Responsible for checking and storing sterile supplies. Links surgeon preference cards to the appropriate case and pulls needed supplies for each surgery. Provide resource to the Operating Room suite in an emergency and on an as needed basis. The sterile processing technician will be proficient in all areas of the sterile processing department.

What is required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Surgical Technologist or Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred.