Central Processing Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc•Ogden, UT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The CP Tech is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the surgical center. Will train to perform these duties independently and without close supervision. Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or contract specifications
Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience to work in a fast-paced OR.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments.
Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack and label surgical instruments.
Sterilize instruments and equipment
Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.
Perform and record biological and chemical sterilization tests.
Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.
Issue sterile supplies to using areas.
Perform inventory duties as required.
Verify that all sterilization processes have been completed and met parameters before making equipment available for use.
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
Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning
Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
Maintains a clean work area
Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills