STERILE PROCESSING TECH. at McDonough District Hospital – Macomb, Illinois

Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: No previous job knowledge is required; however, knowledge of central supply operations and sterile techniques is desirable.

1. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
2. Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
3. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
4. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
5. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
6. Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
7. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
8. Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
9. Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
10. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
11. Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
12. Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
13. Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
14. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.