Sterile Processing Tech ll

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Decontamination of Equipment and Supplies

• Decontaminates dirty equipment and supplies.
• Sorts items for proper handling and cleaning.
• Selects appropriate cleaning processes and required levels of decontamination.
• Receives, sorts, and cleans instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental policies and AAMI standards.
• Disassembles surgical instrument trays and equipment following manufacturer recommendations.
• Decontaminates and processes instrumentation using washer disinfectors and/or sonic cleaners.

2. Preparation of Non-Sterile Equipment and Supplies

• Ensures proper care, handling, assembly, and storage of equipment.
• Makes routine rounds to collect dirty equipment and supplies.
• Maintains inventory levels and fills supply requests according to established procedures.
• Cleans hospital equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Distributes clean hospital equipment, sterile supplies, and non-surgical instruments to patient care areas.

3. Instrument Assembly

• Inspects and assembles instruments according to pick cards and content lists.
• Wraps instruments following established specifications.
• Loads and unloads sterilization carts and stores items in designated locations.
• Assembles all instrument trays, kits, packs, and individual instruments using prescribed procedures.
• Wraps and labels instrument sets with appropriate identifying information.

4. Distribution and Storage of Sterile Supplies

• Prepares and assembles case carts using preference cards and resource maps.
• Delivers equipment and supplies as scheduled or requested.
• Identifies and communicates the need for additional inventory.
• Ensures case carts are assembled completely and accurately.

5. Sterilization of Equipment

• Loads and unloads sterilization carts and stores processed items appropriately.
• Uses proper techniques for processing and transporting sterile items.
• Identifies and sorts instruments for the correct sterilization method.
• Operates and monitors steam sterilizers and other designated equipment.
• Labels, loads, records, and sterilizes items according to established procedures and sterilization logs.
• Distributes and stores all processed trays, instruments, and equipment in designated areas.
• Performs, incubates, interprets, and documents biological test results per policy.
• Initiates recall procedures in the event of positive biological test results, in accordance with policy.

6. Patient Transport – MercyOne Cedar Falls

• Selects appropriate modes of transportation and required equipment.
• Verifies patient identification to ensure correct patient and chart transport.
• Performs patient preparation activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Consults with nursing staff as needed.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Cleans and resets operating and procedure rooms as required.

7. Safety, Infection Control, and Employee Health

• Adheres to all safety, infection control, and colleague health policies and procedures.
• Attends required safety programs and trainings.
• Properly and consistently uses required personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental emergency procedures, including fire and disaster response.
• Actively participates in emergency drills and regulatory safety programs.
• Completes and routes incident reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Utilizes equipment safely and reports unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Requests assistance as needed to ensure safety for all.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe work habits.

8. Compliance and Ethical Standards

• Maintains working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Adheres to Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program and Standards of Conduct.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures in a manner that reflects ethical, honest, and professional behavior.