Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary:

Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing of supplies, instruments and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not oversee other staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment for sterilization
• Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions and inspects to ensure each item is in good working condition
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays and wraps trays and individual items
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
• Operates autoclave, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing sterile instruments
• Maintains adequate inventory of sterile items
• Performs inventory of supplies and replenish as necessary
• Assists in maintaining records of all instruments, equipment and sterilization processes
• Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the Sterile Processing Area
• Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
• Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
• Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information
• Reports incidents in a timely manner
• Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Attends in-service programs as requested
• Performs other related duties as directed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment use and care
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in high pressure situations
• Must have excellent communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• Basic Math skills required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Central Service Technician (CST), Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), Surgical Technologist certification, other related certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Physical requirements:

Never Seldom 1-5% Occasional 6-33% Frequent 34-66% Continuous 67-100%

Sit X

Stand X

Walk

X

Kneel

X

Twist

X

Bend

X

Reach

X

Keyboarding

X

Fine Manipulation Manipulation

X

Lift/Carry Never Seldom 1-5% Occasional 6-33% Frequent 34-66% Continuous 67-100%

1-10 lbs.. X

11-20 lbs. x

21-50 lbs. x X xX

Push/Pull Never Seldom 1-5% Occasional 6-33% Frequent 34-66% Continuous 67-100%

1-10 lbs. X X x

11-20 lbs. X

21-50 lbs. X

**Lifting more that 50lbs requires an assistive device and or additional physical assistance.

Determination of employee exposure risk

Category I (Ex: Environmental Service, Staff Nurses, Surgical/OR Support Techs, Endoscopy Techs)

• Tasks that involve the exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues:
• All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, bodily fluids, or splashes on these surfaces are
• Category I tasks.
• Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

*Position is a full-time, closing shift position (11 am -7:30 pm) * Stated salary in posting is the full salary range. Hiring salary cap is limited to mid-point of $31.97 per hour/ $33.47 with CRCST certification. Closing shift will add an additional $2.00 per hour differential to stated wage.