Works under the supervision of the Manager-OR Support. This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital and clinics. Works independently with little supervision. Qualified to train others and serves as a resource related to Sterile Processing Procedure. Performs appropriate quality control testing and record keeping as recommended. Maintains current registry/certification in Sterile Processing. • Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes soiled instruments, equipment, case carts and utensils per manufactures recommendations. • Checks for cleanliness, proper function, lubricates and assembles various instruments, equipment, and scopes used in Surgery/Clinics. • Assembles instruments/selects appropriate packaging and prepare sets for sterilization/disinfecting. • Selects/performs appropriate method of sterilization and biological testing to determine efficacy of the recommended process. • Maintains, properly documents and verifies various records for sterilization. • Cleans equipment for patient use. • Anticipates instrument needs for cases due to surgeon and procedure preference cards. • Answers telephone, takes messages, and pulls case carts as needed. • Trains and checks off competencies of new staff. • Other duties as assigned Education • H.S. Diploma - Required • 3 months of full time orientation prior to working independently. - Required • Background in medical field. - Preferred Work Experience • Licenses and Certifications • Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) - Obtainment of certification is preferred at 6 months, but required within 1 year of hire date. Position is contingent upon maintaining registry; continuation of certification annually. - Required within 1 Year Travel Requirements • Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills • Speaking clearly. • Able to communicate by voice with co-workers, representatives, customers. • Calibrate equipment. • Precise hand/eye coordination with surgical instrumentation. • Able to assemble surgical instrumentation. • Manipulate small items and equipment. • Must possess fine motor skills to handle micro instrumentation. • Demonstrate great attention to detail-oriented work. • Answer telephone. • Ability to learn keyboard skills. Interpersonal Skills • Strong work ethic, team player, supportive, able to work under pressure, flexible, focused. • Must have positive attitude and outgoing personality. • Self- motivated and can work independently with little or no supervision. Essential Physical Requirements • Moving carts, instruments, equipment, supplies, etc. • Assembling instrumentation, supplies, etc. • Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 hours or more at a stretch. • Operation of instrumentation and equipment. • Walking, filling case carts. Pushing and pulling carts and other equipment. • Able to lift and carry instrument sets and other equipment of up to 60 pounds. • Able to reach above head to put instrument sets on shelf. • Able to safely remove instrument sets from shelves without damage. • Able to reach, climb on stool, stoop, kneel down. • Ability to take departmental calls with a 30-minute response time. Essential Mental Abilities • Manipulate numbers. • Differentiate and count instruments. • Ability to interpret data from various sources in the department. • Able to comprehend surgical procedures, instrumentation, sequence of events. • Short and long term memory. • Concentration and alertness for extended periods of time. • Follow rules and instructions. • Able to go from situation to situation or area to area in department. • Follow policies and procedures of department with minimal to no supervision. • Organizational skills. Essential Sensory Requirements • Visual skills i.e. able to distinguish one instrument from another. • Tactile, feel, distinguish colors. • Hearing, i.e., another person wearing a mask Exposure to Hazards • Blood, body fluids, chemical compounds, and toxic chemicals for disinfecting. • Sticks and cuts from sharp instruments and blades • Wet floors. • Pathogens from cleaning and disinfecting instrumentation and equipment Other Skills and Abilities