Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

Job Description Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions. - Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation. - Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures. - Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts. - Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines. - Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.) - * Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination. - * Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality. - * Identifies malfunctioning items,...