Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer).
2. Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (Steam, Steris, and Sterrad).
3. Ensures compliance with standards/regulations of Infection Control, OSHA, TACB, and JCAHO.
4. Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing.
5. Observes universal precautions in the performance of duties.
6. Helps to maintain needed supplies for the daily function of the Department.
7. Helps to effectively meet the needs of sterile processing that ensure continuity of shift-to-shift tasks and services.
8. Maintains records and documentation for all aspects of instrument processing and the sterilization process.
9. Attends appropriate training classes and in-service sessions.
10. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
11. Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
12. Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.