Sterile Processing Tech

Job Description​ The Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers and regulatory guidelines as well as maintain proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties.

The position may also be responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Duties may include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed). Duties may include but not limited to:  Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care      Donning/Doffing of PPE   Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent       Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces          Utilizing standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations      Completing of final rinse using appropriate solutions        Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance         Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving        Ensuring required biological tests are completed and logged with appropriate follow up when failure occurs     Testing of autoclave/sterilizer and/or other equipment to ensure proper functionality     Operating autoclave/sterilizer equipment per guidelines including removing from service when appropriate   Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items while protecting package integrity per regulatory guidelines     Transporting of instruments in appropriate manner based on clean/dirty status MA rooming and ancillary tasks Other duties as assigned                                                                                                       Some travel may be required  IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required Medical Assistant experience preferred Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America)