Principle Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
  • Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
  • Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for
  • sterilization.
  • Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
  • Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
  
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols
  • Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
  • Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
  • Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure.
  • Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead.
  • Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines.
  
• Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
  • Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
  • Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case.
  • Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
  • Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational/Technical training/education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  ◦ Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire
  ◦ Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification within 18 months of hire

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently