This position receives and reprocesses reusable instruments throughout the hospital and performs cleaning and sterilizing duties.
Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.
They will distribute reprocessed supplies, assist with pulling case carts and assist with inventory control in surgery.
Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
Adherent to standard precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment.
Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
Operate equipment is utilized in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
