Sterility Assurance Specialist

Assures sterility for all cases.  Provides Education to staff regarding sterile issues by keeping educated regarding new developments in sterile processing.  Decontaminates and prepares for sterilization, all trays, instrumentation and equipment used at the center.  Reprocessed instrumentation between cases in a timely manner.  Performs regular equipment checks such as autoclaves QI program, and maintains records/logs.  Assists in moving and positioning of patients, as time allows.  Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, particularly in turn-over of the surgery suites between cases, assisting with terminal cleaning at the end of the schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  Certification in sterile processing required or obtained 24 months after employment. 
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills required to facilitate effective interaction with a variety of health care professionals.
• Significant prior knowledge and experience working with surgical instrumentation and equipment required.
• Prior experience working with an instrument tray system and sterile wrapping techniques (single and double wrapping, peel pouches) required.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and to organize work in order of importance, prioritizing to achieve unit and Center goals.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred or required to complete a course in medical terminology.  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
• Knowledge of Sterility in the operating room.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards by attending in-services five by the state association.