Sterile Processing Tech - FT Nights

Core Competencies

• Cleans carts, surgical instruments, power and specialty equipment, using washer/disinfectors, sonic washer and dryer, and cart washers
  
  
• Sorts, assembles and wraps/containerizes instruments and specialty equipment for sterilization in 4 out of 13 Service Lines: General, GYN, Plastics/Burn, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT/Dental, Robotic, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics according to department standards
  
  
• Distributes and or stores instruments and equipment according to department standards
  
  
• Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency and condition of instruments and initials all work performed.
  
  
• Makes daily rounds to floors and departments to pick up soiled instruments and equipment.
  
  
• Cleans and disinfects soiled equipment and instruments thoroughly.
  
  
• Maintains and operates the washer/disinfectors, cart lift, and cart washer as recommended by the manufacturer
  
  
• Communicates any special requests to oncoming shift
  
  
• Checks equipment to determine proper functioning, and notifies appropriate person to resolve any issues identified
  
  
• Assembles and packages linen for OR case carts and other departments throughout the hospital as necessary.
  
  
• Assists in assembling operating room case carts.
  
  
• Sterilizes instruments and supplies using steam, Sterrad, or Steris System 1E sterilizers
  
  
• Monitors sterilizers, washer/disinfectors and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate person
  
  
• Maintains sterilization records and other documentation as necessary
  
  
• Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices
  
  
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
  
  
• Maintains knowledge in all sterilization, CDPH and Joint Commission regulatory standards, identifies any gaps or deficiencies and reports immediately for correction.
  
  
• Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to preparation and packaging of instrumentation.
  
  
• Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to decontamination.
  
  
  
• Takes after hours call in the surgery department
  
  

License / Certification Requirements