Position Summary: Responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Six months work experience in a Sterile Processing Department or as a Surgical Scrub Technician OR completion of a post-secondary level course in Sterile Processing
Certification as a sterile processing technician by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers
Nice To Haves
Ambulatory Surgical Center experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Responsibilities
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe work environment
Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
Cleans each item according to instructions
Determines whether each instrument is in good working condition
Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established procedure
Wraps trays and individual items according to procedure
Accurately labels each item
Correctly operates cleaning, sterilization, and other processing equipment
Properly documents sterilization process
Performs required testing on all sterilization equipment
Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area