Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Tech supports and coordinates functions efficiently to meet customer expectations. All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines within the surgery department and ancillary departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of AAMI standards and AORN recommended guidelines for practice.
• Provides safe decontamination of equipment and instrumentation.
• Provides sterile processing of surgical instrumentation and re-useable supplies/equipment utilized throughout hospital and clinics.
• Maintains quality assurance with accurate logs.
• Ensures adequate supplies and instrumentation are available for surgery schedule.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Ensures sterility of all surgical instruments prior to surgery.
• Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Functions as a liaison and resource person for clinical staff and surgeons.
• Adheres to CCMH policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains professional rapport with other departments and clinics.
• Provides wrapping and proper storage of non-disposable surgical instrumentation.
• Call is required.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school graduate or GED.
• Licensure
  • None
• Experience
  • 2 years of experience in sterile processing

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