Advanced Sterile Processing Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13d

About The Position

The Advanced Sterile Processing Technician receives soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and determines appropriate methods for cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles. The technician assembles surgical instrument trays and pans, delivers sterilized items to the operating room, and prepares special procedure trays for complex surgeries, including open-heart, transplant, major orthopedic, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine procedures. The role uses a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol. It also includes operating cleaning and sterilization equipment, restocking preparation areas, taking inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays, and monitoring sterilization equipment by testing and recording indicators. The technician may retrieve contaminated items from patient care areas and collect needles and sharp containers from the operating room for proper disposal. The role assists with training staff to identify surgical instruments and individual pans, prioritizes assignments, and adjusts workflow to meet important needs. The posted shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a sterile processing environment.
Registration as a Central Service Technician.
Some experience with computer software.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas.
Determine appropriate methods for cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and needles.
Assemble surgical instrument trays and pans and deliver sterilized items to the operating room.
Assemble special procedure trays for complex surgeries, including open-heart, transplant, major orthopedic, neurosurgical, laparoscopic, and spine surgeries.
Use a computer to scan PIC tickets on instrument trays and case cart protocol.
Operate washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, cart washers, and other cleaning and sterilization equipment.
Restock preparation areas with supplies and take inventory of sterile instrument pans and trays.
Retrieve contaminated equipment, supplies, trays, and instruments from patient care areas for cleaning and sterilization, as needed.
Collect needles and sharp containers from the operating room for proper disposal, as needed.
Test and record indicators to monitor sterilization equipment.
Assist in training staff to identify surgical instruments and individual pans.
Prioritize assignments and adjust workflow to meet the most important needs.
Perform related responsibilities as required.