Sterile Processing Tech: Precision, Quality & Safety

Memorial Hospital of Converse County; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, WY seeks a PRN Sterile Processing Technician to clean, package, sterilize and store supplies across SPD, GI, PAIN and INP areas. You will follow established policies, disassemble and clean instruments, inspect for damage and ensure proper labeling and rotation.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and ultrasonic washers, performing biological monitoring, maintaining logs, and upholding a safe, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Experience in central processing functions preferred.
• Constant and frequent judgment and response are required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction.
• Inspects instruments for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
• Determines that each item is in good working condition.
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
• Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
• Accurately labels each item with name.
• Operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
• Positions items correctly in disinfection washer and sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
• Checks indicators for proper functioning.
• Fills out all required areas on sterile processing logs, including sterilizer logs, BI documents, equipment cleaning logs
• Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
• Cleans sterilizers according to established polices and procedures.
• Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
• Places items in correct location using proper rotation procedure maintains supplies in sterile processing as needed.
• Maintains standard to provide safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Behave and dress in a professional and courteous manner consistent with the facilities Standards of Behavior.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Central processing

Judgment and responsiveness

Tools

Sterilizers

Ultrasonic washer

Job description

Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, WY seeks a PRN Sterile Processing Technician to clean, package, sterilize and store supplies across SPD, GI, PAIN and INP areas. You will follow established policies, disassemble and clean instruments, inspect for damage and ensure proper labeling and rotation.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and ultrasonic washers, performing biological monitoring, maintaining logs, and upholding a safe, professional environment.