What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Process Tech, Evenings position at Merit Health?
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Essential Functions
The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.
Essential Functions
- Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
- Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
- Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
- Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required
- Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
- Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
- Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.