PRN ASC CENTRAL STERILE TECH

pstrongSterile Processing Technician Job Description/strong/p pThe sterile processing technician's responsibilities include retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures./p pA successful sterile processing technician should be meticulous with strong attention to detail. You should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques and be able to work with fragile equipment./p pstrongSterile Processing Technician Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liCollecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination./li liManually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment./li liPreparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization./li liMonitoring and operating sterilization equipment./li liExamining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized./li liTesting and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment./li liSterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures./li liPreparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts./li liMaintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies./li liControlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates./li /ul pstrongSterile Processing Technician Requirements:/strong/p ul liA High School diploma or equivalent and certification in sterile processing and distribution./li liA clear background check and proof of up-to-date immunizations./li liStrong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job./li liPassion for keeping people safe./li liGood judgment and critical-thinking skills./li liManual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment./li liTechnical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques./li liThe ability to work well in a team or independently./li /ul