Sterile Processing Technician

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE
The Central Service Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by Central Service. The employee must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of accepting pressure assignments, clerical assignments and other duties relative to the department. They must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures proper operating of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis

Responsible for ensuring biological and chemical tests at beginning of every day shift if assigned and record results in appropriate log

Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction

Processes contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Service

Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package item...