You will be responsible for:

• Decontaminates all surgical instruments and equipment immediately after surgery.  Maintains adequate turnaround of instruments and equipment trays in the event of urgent or emergency needs.
• Selects appropriate disinfectants, detergents, sterilization methods and decontamination devices according to device type and applicable instructions for use.
• Inspects, assembles instrument and equipment trays in a timely manner to assure all necessary instruments are present, according to the count sheets, and notifies manager or Lead technician of any deviations.
• Selects proper packaging and sterilization methods as appropriate to the instrumentation.
• Properly loads and unloads sterilizer to ensure items will be exposed to proper sterilization conditions.
• As directed, Monitors sterilizers in SPD, CVOR and OR according to infection control policies.
• Approves that each sterilization load has reached its completion as to the required time, temperature and pressure for the duration required to reach sterilization.
• Logs the approved printout from each load in the appropriate book per SPD policies and procedures.
• Accurately reads and documents biological results for required loads and notifies Supervisor or Manager of any deviation from the norm.
• Performs testing of sterilization equipment for functionality daily.

What will you need?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Certification in Sterile Processing OR minimum 1 year experience in Sterile Processing 
• Certification in Sterile Processing Principles OR related professional certification required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department.  
• Must be computer literate