What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech | Peri Op | Full Time position at Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center?
Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing supplies and equipment.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment
- Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility as needed
- Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment
- Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use
- Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas
- Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to the physician’s preference lists and the anticipated needs of the perioperative team
- Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- One year of sterile processing experience is preferred
- Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is preferred
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification is preferred
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