Sterilization Processing Technician

3 days ago


Tallahassee, United States ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TALLAHAS Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

 

General Accountabilities

Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination
Operating equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment
Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear
Unpacking, checking and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices
Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility
Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures
Maintaining accurate records of when items undergo sterilization
Monitoring temperature and humidity conditions within storage areas

Job Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the best practices for infection control, hazardous waste disposal and emergency preparedness 
• Keen attentiveness to detail to monitor working conditions, inspect equipment and oversee the decontamination process
• Organizational skills to efficiently fulfill supply requests
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment
• Dexterity to operate equipment used for decontamination and sterilization
• Ability to remain stationary and upright during a shift and to move items that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• Experience using databases to look up infection control procedures as needed
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with members of the care team and keep accurate records

Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standars sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters

Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.

Is able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiations, including temperature and moisture ranges. 

Responsible for maintaining daily quality control metrics, and infection control records

Operate all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. 

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