The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (shelves, counters, equipment)
- Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
- Clean each item according to manufacturer's instructions
- Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
- Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy / procedure
- Accurately label each item with name and expiration date
- Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment
- Check equipment indicators for proper functioning
- Perform required biological / chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs
- Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
- Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
- Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
- Maintain and update instrument tray inventory list
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED CertificateTraining / courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instrumentsQualifications and Skills
ASC experience preferredStrong ethical and moral character referencesAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsLanguage skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American EnglishBenefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance fully sponsored by employer for employee (buy-up plans available)401k with profit sharingTime Off Accruals : Vacation, Sick, Education, Jury Duty, Bereavement7 paid holidaysVariable shifts M-F Daytime shifts