Sterile Processing Tech - Victory Lakes (Casual Appointment)

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred six (6) months related experience. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays,
instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further
processing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Instrumentation Decontamination:
- Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a
continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
- Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from
all sterilizers on a daily basis.
- Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS
sheets.
- Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.
- Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated
instruments and equipment.
- Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in
the decontamination area.
Instrumentation Assembly:
- Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the
instruments before assembly.
- Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
- Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
- Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
- Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs
supervisor of any discrepancies.
- Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile Processing
Supervisor or Manager.

Sterilization:
- Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures

- Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring
systems appropriately.
- Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure
proper function and patient safety.
- Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural
Pick list / requisition.
Case Carts & Supplies:
- Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.
- Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural
Pick list / requisition.
- Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.
- Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
- Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.

In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:
- Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.
- Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.
- Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
- Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility.
- Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed.
- Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
- Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets.
- Performs related duties as assigned.