Sterile Proc Tech Apprentice Prog

About the Role

The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice Program is a trainee position.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments, including:
• Cleaning
• Decontamination
• Instrument identification
• Assembly
• Quality inspection
• Function testing
• Packaging and distribution
• Sterilization of surgical instrumentation
• Decontaminates, assembles, and packages all instruments following established protocols.
• Performs necessary repairs, reassembles, and stores specialized surgical instruments.
• Prepares order requests for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices.
• Don proper Personnel Protective equipment (PPE) and follows protocols for decontamination process referencing Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Identifies instruments for all specialties and assures proper function.
• Follows protocol for repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning properly.
• Assembles and packages all instrumentation and sets according to department protocol.
• Utilizes equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy.
• Operates steam autoclaves and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilizers.
• Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to the sterilization process, including Sterilizer Load Records and Biological Monitoring Records.
• Responds to service recovery calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation.
• Determines priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests and other hospital needs.
• Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Provides an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must sign the sterile processing tech apprentice program agreement and consent to all terms and conditions.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate, and reassemble.
• Ability to problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation.
• Effective organizational, communication, and human relation skills.

Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.