JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the manager of Sterile Processing, the Sterile Processing Technician (C ST) is responsible for the careful cleaning,

sterilizing, processing and distribution of various instruments and equipment necessary for the Operating Room and all other units throughout

the hospital.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Previous training in a Sterile Processing or Operating Room Technician course or experience in Sterile Processing or surgical setting preferred,

but will train.

LICENSURE

N/A

EXPERIENCE

N/A

CERTIFICATION

Preferred that the Sterile Processing Technician will attempt to obtain certification within two years of hire date.

COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS

N/A

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Must possess good oral communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Must be able to write legibly.

HOURS OF WORK

Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.

POPULATION SERVED

Applicable Populations Served for this Position - None Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable

Toxic/C austic C hemicals or Detergents - Frequent

Extreme C onditions, Hot or C old - Rare

Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Frequent

Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequent

Potential Electric Shock - Rare

X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare

High Pitched Noises - Rare

Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Rare

Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Frequent

C ommunicable Disease (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Frequent

Unprotected Heights - Rare

C RT (C omputer) Monitor - Frequent

Frequent Repetitive Motions - Frequent

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required

Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Frequent

Eye Protection - Frequent

Head C overing - Continual

Hearing Protection - Rare

Hand Protection - Frequent

Body Protection - Frequent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up

to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Initial and continuing education, including OSHA/Universal Precautions as listed in the Education Guidelines will be provided to all employees.