Sterile Processing Tech

Responsibilities: Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to SPM and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all BCH policies, procedures and standards and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments. Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor and/or Clinical Lead and follow process for replacement. Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift. Maintains records for QA and sterilization.