Sterile Processing Technician Position Description:
Responsible for decontamination, assembly of linen packs, operation of steam, ETO and other forms of sterilization. Maintains adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment. Performs multiple tasks that assist in the daily operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.
Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas. Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system.
Work with Operating Room personnel to ensure specialty trays are handled in the prescribed manner.
Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning. Can differentiate between single-use and reusable items.
Maintain inventory of supplies and materials to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving and reordering as assigned.
Adheres to all Concentric and work-site rules, policies and procedures
May perform other duties as required or deemed necessary by Concentric and/or the client/supervisor.
