PIH Health
The Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases.
Required Skills
Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
Experience with all types of sterilizers.
Knows operating room instrumentation.
Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is preferred.
One to two years experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
Experience with all types of sterilizers.
Knows operating room instrumentation.
Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Required Skills
Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
Experience with all types of sterilizers.
Knows operating room instrumentation.
Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is preferred.
One to two years experience as an Instrument Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2-3 years experience as Instrument Room Technician.
Experience with all types of sterilizers.
Knows operating room instrumentation.
Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.