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JOB SUMMARY
Reprocesses and terminally sterilizes surgical & medical instruments
and equipment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Graduate or Equivalent
The Technician must be able to pass the national certification test
for sterile processing technicians, once reaching eligibility (1-2 years
of experience depending on hire date) and to maintain that certification
through successful completion of offered continuing education units.OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic knowledge of biology to understand infection control and medical
terminology relating to instrument decontamination, sterilization and
packaging procedures; the ability to identify, by name and surgical
specialty, a large variety of surgical instruments; the ability to
prioritize workload; the ability to deal positively with a variety of
customers, oftentimes in highly stressful situation; the ability to work
independently as well as in a team setting. The Technician must
recognize the professional responsibility for maintaining
instrumentation, equipment and supplies for all Operating Rooms and all
other departments served by Sterile Processing. Failure to do so can
compromise patient care, staff and physician satisfaction, and the cost
of business.
Physical Requirements
Hearing acuity is necessary to hear equipment alarms. Hearing and
speech acuity necessary to receive and interpret telephone calls. Visual
acuity and the ability to read English necessary to follow written
directions and procedures. Visual acuity and color vision necessary to
identify instruments that are color-coded and interpret chemical
sterilization indicators. The Technician must possess the degree of
total body strength and flexibility to lift trays of instruments
weighing from 30-40 lbs. Must be able to bend and reach in order to
place items and/or sets from 5" to 68" off the floor. Upper body
strength is needed to pull and push carts, tables, sterilization carts,
etc. Manual dexterity is needed to disassemble and reassemble surgical
equipment. Standing and walking comprises about 90% of the technician's
workday. 15% of the time is spent pulling and pushing. 75% of the time
is spent in repetitive motion.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
There is a high level of noise, heat and humidity due to the
decontamination process. The decontamination process requires wearing
personal protective equipment (PPE), routine contact with infectious
material and a variety of caustic detergents, cleaners, or
disinfectants, as well as steam equipment.
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