STERILE PROCESSING TECH-TRAINEE

General Purpose of Job:

To learn to provide sterile, properly functioning, properly assembled, properly inspected, supplies and equipment throughout the Health System.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Learn reprocessing of multiple use items including but not limited to decontamination, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging and sterilization.
• Train in operation of all equipment in the Sterile Processing Department including steam and low temp sterilizers.
• Train in decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments
• Learn delivery, retrieval, and stocking of sterile instruments, supplies and equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Accurately and consistently documents sterilizer loads, parameters, and biological test results under the direction of the supervisor or team lead.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action when failures are recognized.