Sterile Processing Technician
U.S. Dermatology Partners, Tyler, TX, United States
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Central Sterile Processing Technician receives, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes items for reprocessing. Assembles and tests equipment for issue as requested and orders supplies as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Restocks operating room supplies as caseload permits and helps pull supplies for cases in accordance with the posted schedule.
Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment and supplies utilized in surgical procedures. Decontaminates, assembles, wraps/packages and sterilizes instruments in a timely manner using Standard Precautions.
Follows all manufacturers’ guidelines regarding handling and processing of instruments and equipment.
Runs daily tests of autoclaves and sterilizers to ensure quality and maintains all required records/logs. Notifies the Nurse Manager immediately of any issues with sterilization.
Ensures routine cleaning and maintenance is done.
Maintains communication with the surgery supervisor or designee to ensure that any problems during the surgical schedule or possible delays in completion of the schedule are promptly communicated.
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Assists the nurses in turning over the rooms.
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
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Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Central Sterile Processing Technician receives, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes items for reprocessing. Assembles and tests equipment for issue as requested and orders supplies as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Restocks operating room supplies as caseload permits and helps pull supplies for cases in accordance with the posted schedule.
Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment and supplies utilized in surgical procedures. Decontaminates, assembles, wraps/packages and sterilizes instruments in a timely manner using Standard Precautions.
Follows all manufacturers’ guidelines regarding handling and processing of instruments and equipment.
Runs daily tests of autoclaves and sterilizers to ensure quality and maintains all required records/logs. Notifies the Nurse Manager immediately of any issues with sterilization.
Ensures routine cleaning and maintenance is done.
Maintains communication with the surgery supervisor or designee to ensure that any problems during the surgical schedule or possible delays in completion of the schedule are promptly communicated.
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Assists the nurses in turning over the rooms.
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
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