CENTRAL STERILE TECH

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing all equipment, supplies and / or instruments. The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for helping to maintain the supplies inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and decontaminates patient use items by taking apart instruments, rinsing, and soaking instruments and using washing / sterilization equipment.
• Assembles, packages and / or terminally sterilizes patient use items.
• Keeps required records such as biological testing and unit checks.
• Performs required environmental and / or equipment maintenance procedures.
• Strictly adheres to the Surgery Center's policies and procedures relating to infection control and safety.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as needs arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS