Sterile Processing Technician / Sterile Processing / Full Time

Sterile Processing Technician Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. Sterile Processing Technician / Sterile Processing / Full Time The sterile processing and/or endoscopy technician provide personal care and professional excellence by assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Central Sterile cost center. Technician ensures that surgical instruments, instrument sets and both rigid and flexible endoscopes are prepared for use in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines. Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Performs decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, supply and equipment distribution in accordance with evidence-based clinical and regulatory guidelines as well as policies and procedures in the perioperative department. Inspects and assembles instruments and sets in compliance with manufacturer's instructions and established guidelines. Performs and documents required sterility assurance measures according to policy and procedures. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of unit equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and unit policy. Collects data and runs reports as directed by department leadership. As needed, inventories and assists with ordering supplies in support of patient care and administrative perform decontamination, disinfection and inspects flexible endoscopes according to established policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.