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Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2023


Job Description:
A Sterile Processing Technician is a healthcare professional responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. Requirements for this position typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, certification from a recognized central sterile processing program, and previous experience in a central sterile processing department. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills are also necessary.

Job Responsibilities:
Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Requirements:
A High School diploma or equivalent and certification in sterile processing and distribution.
Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques


Education: High School

Certification: International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management