Sterile Processing Department Perioperative Technicians are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the Perioperative Department healthcare team who provide sterilized equipment for use during a surgical procedure. Sterile Processing Department Perioperative Technicians, working under the supervision and delegatory authority of a Sterile Processing Department Manager and/or shift supervisor, performs a variety of clerical and manual tasks involved in maintaining inventory controls to include receiving, verifying, storing and issuing various supplies, materials and equipment. Distributes sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request by case cart requisition or individual urgent delivery to Surgical Services, 0B Services, and all other ancillary departments. Sterile Processing Technicians load and unload sterile surgical instrument and supplies onto case carts and put away sterile instruments and supplies. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The Sterile Processing Department Perioperative Technicians maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service. The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of the Sterile Processing Department and RN Director of Surgical Services.

Education

• High School Graduate/GED

Preferred Experience

• Six months experience in a healthcare setting with experience in stocking, transporting, and/or storage