Job Description

Assumes responsibility for the dept. and day to day activities in the dept. Also participates in continuous quality improvement programs and utilizes all equipment, supplies, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner. The Sterile Processing Tech provides quality training and orientation for assigned employees, strives to promote personal performance quality by participating in staff educational programs, and monitors work quality and quantity in an effort to promote departmental efficiency.

• Evaluation and Analysis
  1. Assists in developing departmental goals.
  2. Looks for opportunities to improve department processes within AAMI/AORN guidelines.
• Collaboration and Partnership
  1. Fosters a team environment involving all departmental personnel to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department.
  2. Promotes a good working relationship between OR staff and Prep staff and also other depts.
• Quality
  1. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner. Ensures all equipment is maintained in good working order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high-quality health care services.
  2. Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department and follows AAMI/AORN guidelines. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster quality health care services. Ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
  3. Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs. Has a good working knowledge of the duties, equipment and processes of the dept.
  4. Orders and replaces instruments/set items accordingly and in an efficient manner in collaboration with OR team. Orders and replaces supplies in a timely fashion to ensure all supplies are available for staff in prep and OR.
  5. Maintains accurate records.
  6. Anticipates needs according to the OR schedule.
  7. Maintains PAR level in CS. Orders supplies weekly and as needed.
• Other Duties As Assigned
  1. Maintains weekly plant log. Notifies manager with equipment concerns.
  2. Performs other duties as required.
  3. If qualified, may be required to scrub in as Surgical Tech when needed.

1. 3 years Sterile Processing experience
2. Associate's degree in Surgical Technology. 2 years' experience can be accepted in lieu of education.
3. Certification in Sterile Processing. Experience can be accepted in leu of certification. Knowledgeable of AAMI standards.