• Select and assemble all sterile disposable equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for a specified procedure-using physician’s preference card.
• Stock O.R. with any needed Arthroscopy fluid, suction canisters, etc.
• Assist the anesthesiologist, surgeon, and circulating nurse with patient transfers and positioning as needed.
• Transfer sterilized instrumentation from the clean utility room to the O.R. using proper technique.
• Storage and retrieval of sterile instrumentation and supplies.
• Transfer contaminated instruments from O.R. to dirty utility room using proper technique.
• Decontaminate all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies using proper protective precautions and proper care of instrumentation.
• Assist in cleaning O.R. after every case including: mopping floor, changing trash, and wiping down equipment.

• After donning personal protective equipment (eyewear, gloves, and gown), sorts all contaminated instruments, isolating any sharps and/or power equipment.
• Scrupulously washes all surgical instruments, disassembling some as needed.
• Ultrasounds all appropriate instrumentation.
• Dries, inspects, and lubricates all instruments as needed.
• Re-assembles sets of instruments in preparation for sterilization.
• Passes clean instrumentation to sterilization room.
• Prepares damaged instrumentation for mailing and shipping, promptly taking care to enclose proper documentation of package contents, including serial numbers.

• Assures daily Bowie-Dick and biological indicator tests are completed and pass. Assures steam indicators and indicator tape is used for all packages and instrument sets are to be sterilized.
• Runs all sterilization cycles. Positions all sterilization items appropriately on wire racks in autoclave
• Chooses appropriate cycles and times for wrapped and unwrapped (FLASH) cycles.
• Always check printout for proper sterilization parameters before transferring any instrumentation to the O.R. or to the shelves for storage.
• Places a biological indicator in all implant and/or FLASH loads.
• Is familiar with the days schedule and needed instrumentation and prioritizes sterilization loads to avoid delays or the need to flash instrumentation.
• Keeps all sterilization records according to Center’s policies.
• Stores all sterile instrumentation according to standards and Center’s policies.

• Follows manufacturer’s instruction on all equipment maintenance.
• Cares for all decontamination and sterilization equipment according to manufacturers and Biomedical Engineering Instructions.
• Contacts Biomedical Engineering to schedule routine or emergency maintenance as needed.
• Reports any equipment problems or repairs as needed.

• Receives all incoming orders and updates computer system.
• Receives and maintains linen orders.

• Assists in setting up, organizing, stocking, and cleaning all supply and linen areas.
• Assists in inventory, storage, and retrieval of supplies and equipment.
• Helps clean and maintain rooms, equipment, and furniture according to standards and Center policy.
• Assists with emergency procedures as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Center’s communications and documents.
• Communicates a positive and caring attitude towards patients, peers, staff, physicians, and all other contacts.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director, Surgical Services

• Must be able to multi-task efficiently without loss of accuracy, focus and follow through
• Organization and timeliness
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to meet the needs of the Center as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others

Experience/Educational requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate from a sterilization technician program required.
• Knowledge of reprocessing and sterilization standards.
• Minimum one (1) year Reprocessing Tech experience required’