What are the responsibilities and job description for the STERILE PROCESSING TECH I position at Archbold Medical Center?
Sterile Processing Tech I
Description
Maintain a safe environment for patient, co-workers, and self
Assumes responsibility for instrument room activities, assuring proper processing of tray as related to all types of surgery to include age related cases and trays (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Completes All Additional Responsibilities To Include Clinical Ladder Criteria
Knowledge of location, care, and operation of all emergency equipment
Always follows proper policies and procedures for Infection Control
Consistently inspects instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning and performance
Choose the proper decontamination method for all equipment
Always assembles trays according to pick list, utilizes the correct method of wrap, and appropriate sterilization
Monitors sterilization process ensuring all parameters of sterilization are met prior to storage
All sterilized equipment in its proper location
Monitors the integrity of wrapped instrumentation while in storage area
Meets and maintains all requirements
Responsible for two in-services or two articles related to sterile processing of instrumentation per quarter
Participates in learning programs offered by the department and departmental QI activities
Completes all assigned duties within appropriate time frame and is willing to assist others
Fosters good relationships between departments by communicating in a professional manner
Experience/Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience In Sterile Processing Preferred
Knowledge of instrumentation and its usage
Must be knowledgeable of decontamination, processing, and sterilization
Knowledgeable of different types of sterilization methods and being able to run proper testing and documentation
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Description
Maintain a safe environment for patient, co-workers, and self
Assumes responsibility for instrument room activities, assuring proper processing of tray as related to all types of surgery to include age related cases and trays (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
Completes All Additional Responsibilities To Include Clinical Ladder Criteria
Knowledge of location, care, and operation of all emergency equipment
Always follows proper policies and procedures for Infection Control
Consistently inspects instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning and performance
Choose the proper decontamination method for all equipment
Always assembles trays according to pick list, utilizes the correct method of wrap, and appropriate sterilization
Monitors sterilization process ensuring all parameters of sterilization are met prior to storage
All sterilized equipment in its proper location
Monitors the integrity of wrapped instrumentation while in storage area
Meets and maintains all requirements
Responsible for two in-services or two articles related to sterile processing of instrumentation per quarter
Participates in learning programs offered by the department and departmental QI activities
Completes all assigned duties within appropriate time frame and is willing to assist others
Fosters good relationships between departments by communicating in a professional manner
Experience/Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience In Sterile Processing Preferred
Knowledge of instrumentation and its usage
Must be knowledgeable of decontamination, processing, and sterilization
Knowledgeable of different types of sterilization methods and being able to run proper testing and documentation
PI264495219
