Description
The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and storing the supplies, instruments, and equipment in SPD, GI, PAIN, and INP.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required
- Experience in central processing functions preferred
- Constant and frequent judgment and response are required
Summary
- Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
- Disassembles and cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
- Inspects instruments for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
- Determines that each item is in good working condition.
- Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
- Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
- Accurately labels each item with name.
- Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
- Positions items correctly in disinfection washer and sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
- Checks indicators for proper functioning.
- Fills out all required areas on sterile processing logs, including sterilizer logs, BI documents, equipment cleaning logs
- Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
- Cleans sterilizers according to established polices and procedures.
- Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
- Places items in correct location using proper rotation procedure maintains supplies in sterile processing as needed.
- Maintains standard to provide safe, clean and orderly environment.
- Behave and dress in a professional and courteous manner consistent with the facilities Standards of Behavior.
- Other duties may be assigned.