Central Sterile Processing Technician

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Colorado (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Cleaning, decontamination and disinfection of surgical equipment and instruments

Maintain the work environment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion
Prepare working area for decontamination
Prepare quality tests to ensure proper equipment operation; repair, service or obtain professional vendor services as needed
Separate disposable from non-disposable items and dispose of expendable supplies properly
Prepare items for decontamination and conduct decontamination procedures
Record sterilizer test results

Ensure general cleanliness and sterilization

Inspect items for cleanliness, functionality and integrity
Assemble items for packaging and sterilization
Transfer and sterilize items safely and accurately
Maintain personal health and safety as well as team/environment health and safety

Sterilize instruments and equipment properly, fully and in accordance with standard operating procedures and/or manufacturer recommendations (IFUs)

Prepare work area and test sterilizer function
Select appropriate sterilizer equipment, packaging and methods based on equipment, instruments and standard operating procedures
Load sterilizer properly, use correct cycle settings
Ensure integrity and effectiveness of sterilization process
Store sterilized instruments and equipment properly

Manage inventory and restocking according to established protocols; participate in team and department functions

Maintain safe, clean and orderly storage environment
Stock, rotate, inspect, confirm, distribute and monitor usage of items
Demonstrate strong customer relations skills
Participate in department organization and functions

Maintain, clean, procure and distribute patient care equipment

Ordering, processing and receiving rental equipment
Assemble equipment for distribution
Deliver equipment as per company policies and protocols
Maintain and inspect equipment, send for repair as necessary

Operate and maintain medical equipment

Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards

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