Central Processing Technician

Job Title: Central Processing Technician 

Description: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments.
Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack and label surgical instruments.
Sterilize instruments and equipment
Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.
Perform and record biological and chemical sterilization tests.
Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.
Issue sterile supplies to using areas.
Perform inventory duties as required.
Verify that all sterilization processes have been completed and met parameters before making equipment available for use.

Responsibilities:
• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas
• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning
• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills 

Work Environment:
• Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
• Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
•May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids, infectious diseases

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or contract specifications
• Sterile Processing Technicians with at least 1 year of experience to work in a fast-paced OR.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.