Sterile Processing Technician I

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instrumentation, patient equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and patient care. Follows basic safety standards when working with environmental, physical, mechanical, electrical, chemical and biological hazards. Enters and maintains accurate data for the departments computerized instrument tracking system.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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14. Sets up overhead traction on patient care bed as requested.

15. Participates in department meetings and project groups as requested.

16. Utilizes quality improvement practices to meet or exceed customer expectations.

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18. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities, reading periodicals / literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.

19. Uses the Microsystem (SPM) computerized instrument tracking system.

20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Knowledge of sterile processing methods and processes including relevant safety and regulatory practices.

2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

3. Skill in the operation of applicable sterile processing and departmental equipment.

4. Skill to properly handle fragile and expensive hospital and patient equipment and instruments.

5. Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed written procedures.

6. Ability to identify and care for large numbers of surgical instruments and sterilization processes.

7. Ability to prioritize work demands.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental and other hospital employees.

9. Ability to effectively react and perform work under stressful and emergent situations.

10. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior Sterile Processing or applicable hospital experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.