Central Sterile Processing Tech I

Job description

Department Overview The Sterile Processing Technician I performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility. This is the first level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments. Employees in this level may be in training to perform Central Services Technician II duties. Function/Duties of Position: - Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment. - Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers. - Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks. - Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus. - Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those i...