Sterile Processing Technician II

Job description

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment following all infection control practices. Responsible for dispensing equipment upon request. Maintains accurate records and departmental inventory usage. Responsible for case cart building and responds to requests from surgery. PERFORMS DECONTAMINATION FUNCTIONS: - Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes. - Operates equipment used in the decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers and decontaminators. - Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned. - Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (i.e., gloves, face shields, protective gown). - Makes rounds throughout the facility to retrieve reusable instruments and equipment and transports back to the Sterile Processing Department. ASSEMBLES INSTRUMENT TRAYS AND PACKS: - Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations. - Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol. - Checks for...