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 multi task 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.