• To sterilize and assemble all of the instruments required for surgery, exams and other medical procedures by adhering to the Association of Preoperative Nurses (AORN) and the American Association for Advancement of Medical Instruments (AAAMI) standards.

• Prepares and assembles surgical trays & equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage or further processing (such as sterilization).
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper functioning and damage by viewing the instruments before assembly. Cleans all items according to manufactures guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of sterilization processes and tasks performed by the SPD technician.
• Monitors, reads, documents and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (ETO, Steam, Steris and Sterrad).
• Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
• Instruments are decontaminated, disassembled, cleaned and routed to appropriate holding areas while keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving throughout the process.
• Instrument repair or replacement of individual sets is tracked and quantified in an organized and timely fashion.
• Immediate use sterilization is limited and tracked appropriately per manufacturer's guidelines.

• Certification in Central Sterile Processing (CBSPD, IAHCSMM, CRCST, or CCSVP) (required).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (required).

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