Job Abstract

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

The Instrument Processing Technician role is responsible for performing quality assurance/maintenance for all automated processing equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory volumes/expirations dates, receiving, sorting, decontaminating, sterilizing or high level disinfecting, labeling, packaging, preparing reusable medical devices for distribution, and tracking required/related data.

Specific job duties include:

· Performs quality assurance checks and maintenance for automated processing equipment as well as daily documentation in associated tracking logs.

· Maintains inventory volumes, expiration dates and orders supplies in a fiscally responsible manner.

· Maintains accurate logs for all related processing room requirements.

· Adheres to UH policies, UH HLD SOP, UH guidelines and national standards for processing.

· Identifies single-use equipment or equipment damage, pulls from circulation for use and communicates with service line.

· Performs leak testing and decontamination procedure including manual cleaning verifications.

· Prepares reusable equipment for high level disinfection or sterilization.

· Performs sterilization or high level disinfection according to manufacturer IFUs, national standards and UH policy.

· Sorts, labels, packages and inventories reusable equipment for distribution and chargeback totals.

· Participates as a productive member of Ambulatory Safety by attending meetings and supporting the department by being a team player.

· Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

Must obtain certification in either sterile processing or flexible/rigid endoscope processing within two years of employment and must maintain certification status.

Certification available through CBSPD or HSPA

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous experience in instrument processing preferred.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain accurate records.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various departments, leaders and staff.

· Strong demonstrated ability for detail-oriented work, organization and task completion.

· Experience with Power-point, Word and Excel for database management applications is preferred.

· Demonstrated team-based approach in daily work.