Sterile Processing Technician I-Sterilization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician I will perform essential duties for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, quality assurance monitoring, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and documentation of surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures of AAMI/ANSI, IAHCSMM, CDC, OSHA, AORN, and AST.

Responsibilities:

Decontamination and Cleaning
• Sort and arrange soiled surgical instruments and equipment for proper cleaning procedures.
• Perform cleaning and washing procedures to remove gross soil from surgical instruments and equipment for safe handling.
• Detailed cleaning of complex instruments and equipment, such as Da Vinci robotics.

Inspection and Assembly
• Sort and inspect surgical instruments and equipment for cleanliness and any broken pieces.
• Test the functionality of surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition.
• Assemble surgical instrument sets according to procedures.

Sterilization and Storage
• Sterilize surgical instruments via multiple methods that include and are not limited to steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
• Ensure items are sterilized according to proper procedure and guidelines as outlined in facility policy, AAMI/ANSI, and other accredited organizations.
• Ensure items are sorted and distributed to proper storage locations for future use.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

About UnityPoint Health:

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