What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Sterile Processing Technician position at Ascend Vision Partners?
Team members are hired to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care. By offering both primary and specialized services, we are committed to making premier vision care available, timely, and convenient for every private, government and value-based care customer. Through collaboration, education, and cutting-edge treatments, we partner with our customers to achieve optimal outcomes. We are passionate about driving a culture of integrity, respect, and a relentless pursuit of building the premier team in vision care.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing and sterilizing medical equipment and instruments for surgeries and procedures, ensuring patient safety and hygiene through proper decontamination, assembly, and storage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fosters a positive and successful working environment, creating partnership with team members, leadership, and providers.
- Sterilizes instruments and equipment using methods like autoclaving to eliminate microorganisms.
- Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment to remove contaminants.
- Adheres to established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, and preparing medical supplies.
- Operates and maintains decontamination equipment.
- Monitors and documents sterilization processes, including biological and chemical indicators.
- Ensures equipment functions properly and is maintained.
- Assembles and packages sterilized instruments and equipment into trays or kits for use in procedures.
- Prepares surgical case carts according to physician preferences.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Distributes sterilized supplies and equipment to various departments within the healthcare facility.
- Maintains accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
- Assists with surgical preps and patient positioning.
- Assists in inventory management and restocks room after procedure.
- Ensures operating rooms are clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
