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JOB TITLE: Sterile Processing Technician (CSR Tech)
DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services
REPORTS TO: Surgical Services Director
JOB SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and processing all instrumentation and patient use items.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred.
SKILLS: Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with departmental personnel with a positive attitude.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Will have the knowledge and rationale for the utilization of the equipment. This includes sterilizers for hi-vacuum steam, low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizer (VPRO), sonic cleaner, biological readers, and washers.
- Follow all policies for cleaning and disinfecting equipment in the decontamination area with appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Properly rotate inventory and will use the set PAR-levels as a guide for stocking the department. He/she will also assist with ordering implants and supplies to keep levels up to PAR level as established by the Materials Specialist.
- Will be able to communicate well with other departments, including requests and follow-up if necessary.
- Will have knowledge and rationale of using the physician preference cards and for utilizing the case cart system.
- Consistently utilize and follow the procedure cards and instrument count sheets for proper instrument tray assembly and for sterilization.
- Follow all policies in performing biological testing for steam and low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization and maintain proper documentation.
- Perform and maintain proper documentation of all daily checks of equipment in the Sterile Processing Department and the sub-sterile core.
- Will know and utilize appropriate wrapping techniques using disposable non-woven wrap and paper/plastic peel packing for instrumentation.
- Participate in departmental in-services.
- Will be required to take call on a rotating schedule to cover closed department hours as determined by the OR clinical supervisor.
- Assist in training new staff members as well as those employees rotating through the department for house-wide orientation.
- Assist in the cleaning and disinfecting procedures for all endoscopy equipment as needed.
- Assist with documenting and tracking of all instruments used in other departments.
- Ensure that rounds are completed daily and instruments are cleaned and restocked per procedure in all patient care areas.
- Will be extremely conscientious in the inspection and inventory of all rental trays and instruments before and after usage.
- Will have a basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Will have knowledge and follow all daily, weekly and monthly departmental cleaning procedures, including the cleaning of all sterilizers.
- Will have knowledge of utilizing one source for instructions for use for all instrumentation and equipment used in the facility.
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