Job Description
Under general supervision of the Central Sterile Processing Manager, the Sterile Processing Technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for sterile procedures in related departments, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. Upholds the principles of Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc. ("WIHCC") Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely; prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health (DOH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly, and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. Performs storage and issuing duties consisting of removing items from sterilizers; inspecting packages for indications of proper sterilization; aerating and/or quarantine of sterilized packages as needed; labeling items to show date of sterilization and load number; and storing items in such a way as to preserve the sterile condition. Coordinates with Materials Supply Department to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. Maintains records on the u