Performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for the decontamination, sterilization and assembly of re-usable patient care related supplies, equipment and instrumentation

Essential Functions:

• Add- Cleans, decontaminates, sorts, packages and sterilizes and change to instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Operates autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaner and washer sterilizer as appropriate to provide for timely availability of instruments and equipment
• Maintains logs/record keeping on maintenance care and sterilization load.
• Monitors effectiveness of sterilization process by checking biological and/or chemical indicators
• Provides appropriate sterilization indicators in packaging; documents parameters and outcomes of sterilization process
• Rotates, stores and orders supplies as needed
• Prepares and assembles trays, kits and packs according to guidelines
• Selects appropriate wrapping material based on item size, sterilization methods, shelf life and nature of item.
• Provides for proper handling and care of specific instrumentation and equipment to prevent breakage and damage
• Inspects non-equipment items for deterioration or imperfections; disposes of damaged items in accordance with established policy and standards
• Tests instrumentation and power of steam sterilizer and ultrasonic to ensure proper functioning prior to sterilization
• Inventories and replenishes supply areas of nursing units and central supply; notifies Manager as appropriate
• As scheduled, issues supplies and instruments; responds to stat requests from clinic/hospital areas
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

• One year of sterile processing experience, preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent, required
• CS/SPD Certified, preferred