Sterile Tech

MUST HAVE COVID-19 VACCINATION AND BOOSTER

Responsible for all steps necessary for the proper decontamination disinfection sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR

Supports decontamination disinfection sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for other SEARHC services as workload permits.

Completely and thoroughly dissembles instruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris surgical soil and bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection.

Performs multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments including autoclaving.

Performs and validates all cleaning of instruments using SEARHC policies and procedure manufacturers instructions for use guidelines along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines.

Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring validation of monitoring results and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met.

Effectively communicates with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and/or offer alternatives.