Sterile Processing Technician IRequired Education / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years related experience. Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
Job Duties: Instrumentation Decontamination:
- Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
- Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.
- Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
- Requests manufacturer's guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.
- Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.
- Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.
- Instrumentation Assembly:
- Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
- Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
- Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
- Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
- Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.
- Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager.
- Sterilization:
- Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures.
- Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
- Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.
- Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
- Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.
- Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
- Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.
- Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
- Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.
- In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.
- Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.
- Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Marginal or Periodic Functions:
- Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility.
- Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed.
- Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
- Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
