Sterile Processing Tech

Ventura•Ventura, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional sterilization and decontamination services to all patient care departments that require reprocessing of instruments and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
One (1) year prior work experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proper procedures for cleaning, decontaminating, and disassembly of instruments and equipment.
Inspection, assembly, care and knowledge of instruments and instrument sets.
Records sterilization logs completely and accurately which includes mechanical printouts, lot labels and all testing procedures performed.
Demonstrates proper procedures and knowledge for operating the sterilizers and instrument washers within the guidelines of the manufacturers.
Able to prepare instruments and instrument trays for sterilization following procedures for wrapping, peel packaging, containers and labeling accordingly.
Performs routine testing procedures for sterilizers and washers and maintains accurate test records and logs.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area in the sterile processing department at all times.
Provides response to phone calls and requests.
Provides lot labels on all items sterilized for tracking/recall.
Conscientious in duties, proper dress code attire and in following policy and procedures which relate within guidelines of Standard Precautions.
Understands infection control principles and applies to work tasks.
Assists with inventory control.
Participates in and supports the Performance Improvement process.
Performs other duties as assigned.