Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary : The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. This role requires proficiency in operating processing equipment and a thorough understanding of sterilization methods. The technician ensures all instruments are cleaned, functional, and sterile, following best practices and departmental guideline s.\n\nResponsibilities : \nDecontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or as advised by the department supervisor or manager.^Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment in compliance with safety and manufacturer guidelines.^Inspect instruments post-decontamination to ensure cleanliness, integrity, functionality, and proper documentation.^Assemble surgical trays ensuring sterility and easy accessibility for the end user, utilizing count sheets for accuracy.^Package instrument sets according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring packaging is intact and undamaged during sterilization.^Load and unload sterilizers following proper procedures to prevent damage to packaged items.^Run daily sterilizer tests and monitor sterilizer conditions, ensuring biological monitoring of every load.^Document sterilization load contents, tracking system interface, and sterilization cycle details.^Record all relevant information for compliance and accuracy.^Ensure sterilized items are properly stored in accordance with tracking system storage locations and department standards.^Maintain cleanliness of the department and all processing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.