Sterile Processing Technician

Overview

Purpose & Scope:
Responsible for cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and instrumentation; preparing sterile procedure trays and equipment; operating steam, low temperature sterilizers, and any other type of sterilization equipment used within CSP; maintaining sterile / clean storage/ and all other department areas; answering phone and service door; delivering requested items; completing all required documentation on activities; maintaining the standards of the organization's mission, goals, and safety behaviors;

and assisting in other areas as requested. Participate in the training and in-service programs for staff, and students. Assumes responsibility and accountability at all times for quality performance and represent the CSP department in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Clean and decontaminate medical equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare sterile procedure trays and equipment.
• Operate steam, low-temperature sterilizers, and other sterilization equipment used within CSP.
• Maintain sterile and clean storage areas and other department areas.
• Answer phones and service doors; deliver requested items.
• Complete all required documentation on activities.
• Maintain the organization s mission, goals, and safety behaviors.
• Assist in other areas as requested; participate in training and in-service programs for staff and students.
• Represent the CSP department in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a course from an accredited central service technician training is preferred.

• One year of sterile processing experience is preferred.

• None.