Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Job Summary
Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.
Education & Experience
- High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- Sterile Processing Technician certification (Required)
Key Responsibilities
- Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
- Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
- Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
- Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
- Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
