SterileProcessingTechnician

## **Company :** Allegheny Health Network ## **Job Description :** **This position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires!** **GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures that surgical instrumentation and equipment is properly processed and available for use in procedural and patient care areas, adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role applies the principles of sterile processing to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment and ensures quality standards are maintained. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** * Proficiently receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (10%) * Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%) * Thoroughly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%) * Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (10%) * Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (10%) * Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (10%) * Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (10%) * Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues with equipment. (5%) * Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues as needed. (5%) * Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%) * Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%) * Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%) * Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%) * Other duties as assigned