What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician - Certified position at Wake Forest?
SHIFT:
Day
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Responsible for the daily checking of the autoclaves to ensure proper function. Works with other department staff members to provide the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and one year experience in Sterile Processing.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Certified Sterile Processing Technician and an additional IAHCSMM certification required (CIS, CER, or CHL).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
- Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
- Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
- Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
- Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
- Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
- Maintains technical knowledge.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Assist with supplies and instrument ordering
- Assist with education and precepting new staff members
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave
Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals
Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation
Ability to stand for long periods
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions
