Performs all aspects of sterile processing functions to support the needs of the hospital.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1. Decontaminates, inspects, and maintains reusable instruments to prepare items for high temperature washing, pasteurization, and/or sterilization.

2. Participates in cost containment initiates by monitoring trash and linen for instruments as well as identifying instrument in need of repair.

3. Prepares designated reusable supplies, instruments, etc., in the proper quantity and layout to meet the requirements of physician and medical/surgical needs with minimal errors.

4. Wraps designated supplies according to technical specifications to ensure sterility during handling and/or through its shelf life.

5. Ensures processed items meet technical standards and sterilization through the use of control procedures in the sterilization process. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.

6. Operates washers, sterilizers, low temperature sterilizer, cart washer, sonic, and pasteurizer following the manufacturers’ operational procedures.

7. Responds to patient care requests for delivery of processed supplies and instruments.

8. Acts as a core preceptor in orientation of processing technicians. Utilized as a resource for basic sterilization/processing problems.

9. Cleans and tests patient care equipment between each patient use. Completes Bio-Medical service request forms for any malfunctioning equipment.

10. Documents productivity by recording functions completed on daily work sheets.

11. Inspects linens for tears, stains, etc. Sends damaged for repair or disposal according to departmental procedures.

12. Processes linen, such as, sorting, folding, counting, stacking, packing, according to departmental policy.

13. Label instruments clearly and correctly following departmental policy and procedures.

14. Performs other duties as directed.