Sterile Processing Tech Full Time Variable 12 Hours

• The Sterile Prep staff is charged with the responsibility of knowing the theory and functions of the sterilization process assuring quality controls are maintained.
• The technician must be familiar with all forms of disinfection & sterilization I.e. steam, steris, & Sterrad.
• Sterile Prep is a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation.
• Demographic information limited to Patient Health Information as related to job function.

• Orients and trains new employees as appropriate
• Works closely with OR staff to insure adequate and appropriate instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Performs daily autoclave quality checks
• Disassembles, cleans, and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies, and equipment using approved disinfectants.
• Inspects instruments for damage
• Replaces any missing or broken instruments to complete trays
• Reassembles trays according to inventory lists for each tray
• Operates decontamination machinery and sterilization machinery
• Wraps and sterilizes instruments and trays
• Follow designated procedures for operation of sterilization equipment
• Logs all instruments and trays prior to sterilization
• Verifies sterilization process parameters are met for all loads
• Runs quality tests on required equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational training
• Specialized skills
• Certifications &/or experience.
• Six months experience in a hospital setting as an instrument tech, or as a Surgical Instrument Tech.
• One year experience in a hospital setting, with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, all forms of the sterilization process and CCST Preferred.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.