Sterile Processing Tech
Hyannis, MA
Navitas Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Retention Bonus

Decontamination

• Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to decontaminate instruments and clinical equipment.

• Able to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.

• Understands and adheres to proper PPE attire.

Preparing Instruments

• Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble instrumentation.

• Properly protect, wrap/containerize and or peel package and label instruments

• Identifies and inspects for cleanliness and functionality of instrumentation.

Storage/Distribution

• Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment and instruments.

• Accesses Doctor preference cards.

• Retrieves, disburses and tracks medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality and timely manner.

Sterilization Process

• Selects appropriate sterilization methods.

• Understands and adheres to the correct practices of sterilization.

• Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficiency of the sterilization process.

Equipment

• Operates and understands the equipment specific to SPD: steam, ETO, Sterrad and Steris I sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners and heat sealers as well as a different array of testing devices.

Inventory Control

• Understands and implements the processes involved in ordering, receiving, stocking and monitoring usage of surgical supplies.

• Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

General

• Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions.

• In conjunction with management tracks his/her progress in regards to training, staff meetings and in-service education.

• Performs duties as a SPD Aide independently, works profic