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 hospitals 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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