Instrument Processing Technician, SPD, Full Time, First Shift

Overview

Instrument Processing Technician, SPD, Full Time, First Shift

Location : West Chester Hospital

Department : Sterile Processing

Hours : Full-Time, 40 Hours / Week

Shift : First, 7a-3 : 30p

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions : disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care; operates decontamination equipment (sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, decontaminators); unloads case carts; maintains cleanliness of the work area; uses universal precautions; utilizes computer system to track instruments and case carts.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs : unloads instruments from washer sterilizers, assembles trays and packs per written instructions and protocol; applies sterilization wrappers; uses heat sealer as needed; correctly identifies items on outside packaging; transports trays to sterilization area; uses barcode technology and computer tracking to validate tray production against lists.
• Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and restocks : loads trays / packs / basins onto sterilizer racks; operates Steam, Plasma, Steris sterilizers per manufacturer instructions; documents sterilization information; conducts biological monitoring per policy; handles and restocks sterile supplies; maintains clean and safe work area.
• Assembles case carts per departmental procedures : produces pick sheets from computer; pulls instruments and sterile supplies accurately and completely.
• Other duties as assigned : participates in QA activities; assists with training; attends in-services and meetings; acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and customers; delivers equipment and supplies; fulfills on-call requirements.

Qualifications

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