Sterile Processing Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
About the Role
The Sterile Processing Technician 1 cleans, sterilizes, processes, organizes, and distributes patient equipment, instruments, supplies, and products.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares rooms and organizes instruments, equipment, treatment trays and supplies for specified departments.
- Cleans and decontaminates instruments, containers, and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectants. Follows regulatory and hospital policies and procedures.
- Operates semi-automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers.
- Receives, stocks, rotates, and checks goods.
- Pulls expired goods.
- Fills and distributes internal orders.
- Picks up reusable trays, equipment, and instruments.
- Maintains and controls inventory.
- Maintains applicable records and files.
- Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices.
Key Success Factors
- Relational skills to interact with patients and staff.
- Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices.
- Relational and communication skills.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures preferred.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.