Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sterile Processing Technician

MAIN FUNCTION:

Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, inspecting, sterilizing, storing and distributing devices and supplies used in patient care. Maintains infection control/ quality standards.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager, Sterile Processing

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• CRCST(Certified Registered Central Service Technician) status to be obtained by end of year one
• CER Certification within 2 years

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in Central Service or related health care field

Additional position expectations:

1. Position requires weekend/holiday/call hours
2. Able to respond to the hospital within 45 minutes
3. Sorts all incoming materials and cleans designated equipment and instruments according to written standards
4. Uses and/ or is cognizant of the proper use/ handling of all chemicals used in the department
5. Uses and/ or operates all sterilizing equipment in department according to policy procedure
6. Properly sorts, assembles, inspects and prepares packs, equipment and materials to be sterilized and/ or stored and distributed
7. Makes AM and PM pick-up and delivery rounds of all departments according to policy/ procedure
8. Prepares various special order sets, packs, or items as directed
9. Properly uses safety equipment, and maintains a clean, safe work environment
10. Demonstrates knowledge of rotation system for all items stored in the department
11. Receives and dispenses materials of outside contracts correctly
12. Keeps logs and records as requested
13. Performs computer functions utilizing tracking system, and to regularly maintain skills and maintain educational requirements. Supply ordering as needed.
14. Functions in the Endoscopy suite reprocessing endoscopes and maintaining adequate supplies.

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