Sterile Processing Technician & Inventory Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Sterile Processing Technician and Inventory Assistant functions as a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility.

This role is to ensure all departments have clean, sterile equipment readily available for patient care, as well as working closely with the Inventory Manager to order and track all medical inventory.

Duties include sterilizing instruments and equipment, and processing and maintaining inventory.

Sterile Processing Tech Responsibilities ?

• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of exam rooms, back office, common areas, breakrooms, and bathrooms. ?
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments. ?
• Assemble, store, and distribute instruments. ?
• Turnover & fold laundry for all departments. ?
• Assist with turning over exam rooms. ?
• Ability to operate equipment to disinfect / decontaminate surgery and clinical instruments and medical devices. ?
• Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage, wear, and tear. ?
• Unpacking, checking, and stocking new supplies, equipment / instruments, and devices. ?
• Deliver supplies and instruments as needed. ?
• Respond to emergency requests by hand-delivering items to colleagues in need. ?
• Maintain accurate sterilization records. ?
• Monitor temp and humidity conditions within storage and work areas. ?
• Complete and log routine maintenance and cleaning of sterilizing equipment and machines. ?
• Sterilize items that have not been used for three or more months ?
• Other clinical duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements :

Essential Functions and Qualifications

• Punctuality and adherence to schedule is a must. ?
• At least one year of experience in a medical environment required. ?
• Sterile processing technician certificate preferred. ?
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. ?
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. ?
• Ability to work in an upright, standing position for extended periods of time. ?
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. ?
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ?
• Strong communication skills to interact in a professional manner. ?
• Knowledge of best practice for infection control, hazardous waste disposal and emergency preparedness. ?
• Familiarity with medical terminology and a wide range of surgery instruments, medical devices, and equipment is preferred.
• Work is performed in a medical office setting using standard medical equipment.
• The risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids is present.

Teamwork and Development ?

• Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, supportive, and collaborative. ?
• Share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development. ?
• Demonstrates the ability to seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback in a timely manner. ?
• Provide outstanding communication, documentation, education, and care to all patients. ?
• Demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity, and assume the best intentions of others. ?
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changing & fast-paced environment.
28 days ago