Sterile processing tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift Variable

Hours 40 Hours/Week

Job Descriptions:

We are looking for a meticulous sterile processing technician to be responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment instruments and supplies. The sterile processing technicians responsibilities include retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies maintaining inventory and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries examinations and procedures.

To be a successful sterile processing technician you should be meticulous with strong attention to detail. You should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques and be able to work with fragile equipment.

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants removing waste matter and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing preparing wrapping and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries examinations medical procedures and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures sterilized items equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory reordering supplies and checking expiration dates.