Sterile Processing Technician

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Job Posting Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Friday

12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Accurately and completely performs all necessary tasks for proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and issue of surgical instruments, surgical implants and patient care equipment by complying with established department policies and procedures

Maintain high level of accuracy within specified standards for instrument and implant tray assembly, recording of sterilization activities including biological monitoring results and surgical case cart assembly

Maintain consistent productivity levels within specified standards in the decontamination area, instrument and implant tray assembly, overall productivity, linen pack assembly, folding of towels/gowns/sheets, sterilizer loads run, and case cart assembly

Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments, implants, and equipment following established procedures by operating washer disinfectors, sonic irrigator/cleaners, Steris System 1, or by following manufacturer guidelines for manual cleaning

Assemble instrument and implant trays, linen packs, miscellaneous instruments, and portable patient care equipment according to guidelines of the Sterile Processing Tray and Set Manual

Sterilize surgical instruments, implants, linen packs, and other patient-related items by operating ethylene oxide gas and steam sterilizers

Demonstrate knowledge of all required documentation of administrative, biological, chemical, and mechanical processes for validation of sterilization

Assemble surgical case carts by accurately selecting the items recorded on the case cart requisition form; consistently organize work to maximize efficiency and to complete assignments/duties on time

Maintain accuracy within specified standards in instrument and implant tray assembly, documentation of sterilization biological monitoring results, documentation on sterilization records, and surgical case cart assembly

Maintain productivity levels within specified standards for number of items processed in the decontamination area, instrument and implant trays assembled, number of linen packs assembled, number of towels, gowns and sheets folded, sterilizer loads run, case carts assembled, and overall productivity

Utilize numerical and clerical ability to assemble correct number of components on procedure and implant trays, record issues and credits to implant inventory, and maintain accurate and complete records of sterilization

Required Skills/Abilities

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Basic computer skills helpful

Conscientious with an eye for detail and cleanliness

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