Certified Sterile Process Tech

General Summary of Position
Performs decontamination sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment used during invasive and non-invasive procedures. May be assigned to different areas of Sterile Processing focusing on a variety of duties which all require the use of state-of-the-art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established departmental policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans carts surgical instruments power and specialty equipment and utensils using washer-sterilizers sonic washers and dryers per established procedures. Checks equipment to determine proper functioning.
• Sorts assembles and wraps instruments specialty equipment and utensils for sterilization distribution or storage according to department standards.
• Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy consistency and condition of instruments following established protocols. Initials all work performed.
• Assembles and packages linen used for exchange and case carts test packs and departments. Assists in assembling operating room (OR) case carts e.g. emergency eye etc.
• Sterilizes cleaned assembled and wrapped sets and supplies using gas and steam sterilizers and gas aerators.
• Monitors sterilizers aerators washer-sterilizers and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate supervisor.
• Inventories/stocks OR section carts exchange carts and storage cabinets utilizing hand held computers. Removes damaged and/or outdated items following established policies and procedures.
• Completes daily productivity reports and initials all work performed as required.
• Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices.
• May serve as charge and resource person during the absence of the Lead SPD Technician and/or assists with training of SPD personnel as needed.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registration by the International Association of Central Service & Materials Management (IAHCSMM) required
• Current certification as Sterile Processing Technician (12 CEU's per year) required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.