1. Remains current in decontamination sterilization, packaging, and distribution of instrumentation and supplies
2. Operate the following equipment:
- Ultrasonic washer
- Washer/decontamination unit
- Steam sterilizers: Hi-vac and gravity
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer
1. Monitor efficiency of sterilizer and log - Perform biological testing
2. Knowledge of and performance in cold sterilization
3. Identification of surgical instrumentation by proper name and appropriate sterilization method
4. Preparation of surgical goods and instrumentation for sterilization
5. Maintains appropriate rotation of sterile supplies
6. Appropriately identify each sterilizer load and maintain record of each
7. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the department
8. Practice secure handling of patient care items that have been exposed to blood and/or body fluid
9. Report broken or malfunctioning equipment to Lead Central Sterile Technician
10. Observe safe working habits
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Participate in in-service education and department meetings
12. Abide by hospital policies and procedures
13. Maintain patient confidentiality
14. Perform other duties as assigned
15. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
16. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
17. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner
18. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.