Sterile Processing Technician - Main Sterile Processing Dept - Full Time
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes.
- Operates equipment used in the decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers and decontaminators.
- Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned.
- Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (i.e., gloves, face shields, protective gown).
- Makes rounds throughout the facility to retrieve reusable instruments and equipment and transports back to the Sterile Processing Department.
- Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations.
- Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol.
- Checks for sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
- Recognizes and memorizes a large variety of instruments.
- Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain the integrity of the contents.
- Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed.
- Each item is identified correctly on the outside packaging of each item.
- Loads sterilizer carriage and transports trays to sterilization area.
- Checks trays, packs, and basins on sterilizer carriage making certain that correct procedures have been utilized.
- Able to operate each type of sterilizer. Selects correct cycle and time period required for specified load.
- Knowledgeable of all methods of sterilization (i.e., Sterrad, Steam)
- Accurately documents all sterilization information. This can be completed manually or through the use of a computer.
- Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy.
- Sterile instruments and supplies are handled properly and restocked in sterile storage area. All items are rotated as required.
- All equipment is continuously monitored to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Surgical preference lists are obtained from computer to pull supplies for each case.
- Location of instruments and supplies are labeled to increase efficiency.
- Performs quality control final check before items leave the department.
- Procedural carts used are restocked, stored, or returned to appropriate area.
- Fulfills requests from the OR and Pre-op/PACU when requested.
- Assists with one-on-one training of other associates.
- Responds to emergency codes when required.
- Follows instructions and departmental guidelines regarding sterility.
- Attends departmental-in-services and mandatory meetings.
- Knowledgeable of all areas in the Sterile Processing Department.
- Acts as a liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner.
- Makes effective use of time and is able to distinguish between low and high priority activities.