Central Processing Technician

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Surgical Services and the Supervisor, Sterile Prep, the Certified Sterile Prep Technician processes all materials that can be reprocessed, including instrument sets, trays, equipment, and specialty items to include decontamination, assembly, packaging and terminal sterilization. Assembles surgical case carts and equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
DECONTAMINATION:
Separates instruments from other articles for purposes of washing and decontamination and notifies supervisor of any missing items and reports any malfunctions.
Disassembles, cleans, and decontaminates general, specialty and loaner instrumentation.
Follows manufacturers recommendations when indicated.
Assembles instruments, sets, and peel-pouched items. Prepares special items upon request. Must be able to communicate both inter and intra departmentally.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing biological testing of steam autoclaves and sterrad units.
Decontaminates patient care equipment from the nursing units.
Adheres to universal precautions and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
Receives and inspects instruments from the decontamination area and follows established procedures for deletion and repair.

STERILIZATION:
Responsible for loading of all baskets for both ultrasonic cleaners, washer-sterilizers, carriages for plasma sterilizer, and cart washer according to procedures.
Maintains environmental cleanliness and order in general as well as specific work areas.
Prepares documentation for autoclave, plasma bacteriological culture, tray sets, and peel patches.

TRAY SET/ ASSEMBLY
Assembles instruments, sets, and packs according to specifications in departmental catalogue.
Assembles surgical case carts with an accuracy of 90 percent.
Conscientiously performs all functions related to materials processing, which is packaging, loading of machinery, sterilizing, aerating, and handling.
Required to perform other job functions in processing areas as assigned/directed by supervisor.

STERILE STORAGE/SUPPLY:
Responsible for receipt of all reprocessable materials by way of manual delivery according to established procedures and safety regulations.
Responsible for immediate reporting of malfunctioning of any stationary equipment.
Assesses the needs in sterile storage area and maintains inventory levels as designated.
Prepares and maintains inventory of miscellaneous supply items required by Surgical Services.
Identifies outdated equipment and follows procedures for reprocessing.
Notifies supervisory personnel of problems with inventory items.
Alerts supervisor of malfunction of any equipment.
Treats confidentially of all information received and processed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma required.

Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills.
Licenses: Certified Sterile Prep Tech, CBSPD (Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) credential required.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace