Sterile Proc Tech
Core
Decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments and equipment for peri-operative services.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician (Indirect Patient Care)
Builds
Sterile instrument trays, peel packs, and case carts for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual cleaning of surgical instrumentation, operation of sterilizers and ultrasonics, assembly of trays and peel packs, leak testing, biological testing, documentation of sterilization processes, adherence to infection control protocols
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Sterilizers, ultrasonics, instrument washers, cart washers, heat-sealing units, instrument tracking systems
Responsibilities
Perform decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation, operate cleaning and sterilization equipment, verify skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, perform necessary tests on equipment including biological and leak testing, document all activities and report variances, transport instrumentation between rooms
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC