What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)?
New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, located at : 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
No Weekends! Paid Holidays! No Call!
Responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.
Required Skills
a) Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
b) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
c) Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions
d) Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
e) Determines whether each item is in good working condition
f) Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy / procedure
g) Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy / procedure
h) Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
i) Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
j) Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
k) Performs required biological / chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy / procedure
l) Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process
m) Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
n) Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
o) Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
p) Places items in correct location
q) Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
r) Maintains / updates the instrument tray inventory list
s) Accurately documents count of instruments loaned / returned to outside sources
Required Experience
High School Diploma / GED.
Completion of a Sterile Processing Certification Program is preferred.
One to two years experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
a) Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
b) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
c) Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions
d) Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required
e) Determines whether each item is in good working condition
f) Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy / procedure
g) Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy / procedure
h) Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
i) Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
j) Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
k) Performs required biological / chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy / procedure
l) Maintains availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process
m) Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
n) Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
o) Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
p) Places items in correct location
q) Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
r) Maintains / updates the instrument tray inventory list
s) Accurately documents count of instruments loaned / returned to outside sources
