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Sterile Processing Tech 1 at Yale New Haven Health

Sterile Processing Tech 1

Yale New Haven Health · New London, USA

1 weeks ago

Sterile Processing Tech 1

Yale New Haven Health · New London, USA

12 days ago
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About the Role

Performs a variety of tasks related to cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical linens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for patient care and treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Inspects, folds, assembles, wraps, and labels reusable linens for sterilization.
  • Performs cleaning and decontamination procedures on general instrumentation and equipment.
  • Identifies items requiring special handling and initiates appropriate procedures.
  • Inspects, assembles, packages, and labels general instrument sets and med-surgical supplies for sterilization.
  • Inventories supply carts and par level stock, checking and replenishing each item.
  • Ensures patient equipment components are clean, functional, and correctly assembled.
  • Transports supplies/equipment to/from user areas, observing correct procedure and aseptic technique.
  • Maintains a clean work area, replenishes supplies, and monitors equipment function.
  • Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
  • Inspects and assembles instruments and related supplies in specialty, medical-surgical procedure trays.
  • Inventories supply/exchange carts and resuscitation carts, checking equipment function, replenishing stock, replacing outdated supplies, and documenting data.
  • Performs terminal sterilization by required method (steam/ethylene oxide/gas plasma/dry heat), following established procedures.
  • Demonstrates basic operational knowledge of equipment function; identifies and/or corrects malfunctions.
  • Performs required test cycles and biological monitoring of sterilizers and designated equipment, interpreting and documenting results.
  • Performs cleaning/decontamination procedures on specialized surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Assembles surgical case carts, ensuring availability of supplies according to established schedules, and for emergency/added cases.
  • Selects and prints appropriate pick sheets for specific procedures and surgeons.
  • Inspects and assembles surgical instrumentation and equipment, ensuring accuracy, cleanliness, and proper function.
  • Correctly packages and labels each item, and documents missing items.
  • Responds appropriately to all requests from patient care areas.
  • Demonstrates good independent judgment in critical situations.
  • Enters patient/department charges/credits in the main hospital computer system, monitoring for accuracy and documenting issues/locations.
  • Answers phone calls and responds appropriately to all requests.

Requirements

  • High School Education required.
  • Basic Math Skills required.
  • Prior CS/OR or related medical field desired but not essential.
  • CS Certification by an approved agency preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • C. S. Technician III has attained full competency and CS Technical Certification by an approved agency.

Education Level

  • High School Education

About the Company

  • To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.
  • These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Equal Opportunity

  • EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran