Overview Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines. Responsibilities • Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization • Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines • Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits • Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits • Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments • Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor • Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital • Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry • Attends staff meetings and in services • Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies • Participates in orientation of new staff as needed • Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned • Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned • Answer the phone and take messages when needed • Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out • Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument Qualifications • High school diploma or GED • After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification. Required Licensure/Certifications REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • Central Sterile certification required 18 months years of hire; to be obtained through CBSPD.