Sterile Processing Tech

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, hospital and physician offices, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to work well in a fast paced, stressful environment as a team member.
Works with direction to effectively carry out the varied responsibilities of this position
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling change
Must have an understanding of and adherence to Infection Control policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize one’s time to maximize personal efficiency and meet deadlines
Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

Nice To Haves

Certification in sterile processing
Previous sterile processing experience

Responsibilities

Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of our patients.
Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
Responsible for separating and keeping track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
Ensures to remove all waste matter from transfer carts.
Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies.
Responsible for checking the expiration dates on supplies.
Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.
Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.
Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.
Properly de-lints towels and sheets.