Sterile Processing Tech I 40 Hours
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech I ensures sterilization and decontamination equipment is ready for use, tests and documents sterilization processes, and follows established procedures to clean, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute instruments and supplies. The role also supports inventory management, case-cart assembly, accurate supply charging, and training of new employees. Work includes handling contaminated instruments and equipment and maintaining clean, organized work areas. The position requires rotating weekend and holiday availability and routine heavy lifting, pushing, bending, carrying, standing, and walking.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
- Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, a computerized inventory system, normally acquired through work in a Sterile Processing and Supply Distribution environment.
- Knowledge of general and special instrumentation.
- Understanding of infection control principles and sterilization techniques.
- Ability to meet physical requirements including routine heavy lifting, pushing, bending, carrying, standing, and walking constantly.
- Availability for rotating weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect gas plasma and steam autoclaves daily for visible signs of malfunction, ensure proper operation before use, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
- Perform biological and chemical tests during the work shift, maintain routine spore testing, and record results as required.
- Process contaminated instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure; disassemble and clean trays and instruments with detergent; and replace lost or damaged instruments as needed.
- Wrap and package items for sterilization using sterilization principles.
- Assemble instrument procedure trays and packs using count sheets; label supplies with preparation and sterilization dates, preparer initials, and product names.
- Process applicable items using the appropriate sterilization method.
- Safely operate decontamination equipment, including cart washers, washer/decontaminators, Steris System 1, and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Apply aseptic technique; clean work surfaces, supply shelves, and storage cabinets; and maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized condition.
- Assemble case carts for the Operating Room and Day Surgery, including instrument kits and disposable products for patient-care areas.
- Use the hospital computer system to order and charge for supplies accurately, including charging supplies through the computerized inventory management system.
- Handle soiled instruments and equipment from ancillary departments for reprocessing.
- Receive, replenish, and rotate materials in Sterile Processing Department inventory storage areas.
- Identify inactive and outdated supplies, recommend inventory reductions or deletions, and submit inventory corrections and adjustments to a supervisor.
- Participate in training and orientation of new employees and assist with supplies distribution as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
