Sterile Processing Department

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Instrument Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and

keeps accurate records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High School graduate or equivalent.

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION :

No license required.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Additional languages preferred.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Participates in opportunities of continuing education.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing :

66-100%

Sitting : 0-33%

Walking : 34-66%

Lifting : 0-50 lbs as needed

Carrying : 0-25 lbs as needed

Pushing :

0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance

Climbing :

1-5 flights of stairs as necessary

Pulling : Rarely

Bending :

Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor

Squatting : Rarely

Rotating :

Shoulders as necessary

Crawling : None

Kneeling : Rarely

Reaching :

Overhead as necessary but limited.

General comments : Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate, read printout and other reports, distinguish colors, ability to focus and depth perception. Manual dexterity to handle, feel and manipulate instruments and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Inside :

95-100%

Outside : 0-5%

Temperature : 30F - 115F

Fumes : Occasional

Dust : Occasional

Gases : None

Odors : Occasional

Mist : Occasional

Radiation : None

Noise or Vibrations : Sterilizers, medical equipment, running equipment, testing equipment, alarm buzzers, cleaning machines, phones, computer and printer, and some office equipment

Hazards : Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, hot and moving mechanical parts. Sharp objects.

Personal protective equipment : Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)