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Accounts for and processes surgical instruments, to include complex loaner sets for scheduled cases, emergent cases, and clinic/ward instrumentation.
Packages surgical items individually (e.g., scissors, tubing, instrumentation) or assembles into trays and sets.
Utilizes computer instrument tracking system, logs onto system, scans set or tray, and assembles the items according to the count sheet that specifies kinds and numbers of instruments to be included.
Determines proper sterilization procedures, by various methods and cycles, for different types of items.
Operates and cleans sterilizers, assures proper functioning of sterilizers by monitoring sterilization parameters, observes function diagnostic tests, and reports discrepancies or malfunctions.
Monitors and tracks surgical instruments using automated instrument tracking log/system, performs record keeping, tracks operations, maintains and monitors inventory records, generates purchase orders, etc., using a variety of software packages.