Sterile Processing Tech (CS)
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Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.
Job Responsibility
- 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 to maintain 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.
Job Qualification
- 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.
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