Job Description

**SUMMARY

**Performs decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical instrumentation and equipment.

**QUALIFICATIONS

**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, including mental and physical demands and OSHA requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strictly adheres to infection prevention and control guidelines, as specified by OSHA, AAMI, the CDC, and other governing bodies.

Follows strict guidelines for the instructions of use on the sterilization process of instruments.

Decontaminates and sterilizes medical supplies and instruments for all departments 

Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following the manufacturer's recommendations and established procedures.

Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.

Restocks, labels, and maintains clinic-wide instrument inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, and facility medical equipment.

Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for the decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

Sorts instruments, trays, and medical equipment, making them available to clinical staff in a timely manner.

Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment in the department according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and established procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS:

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High school diploma or GED; Minimum 1 year of clinical experience or experience with bloodborne pathogens; Minimum of 1 year of Central Service or Sterile Processing experience . Must be process-oriented. Certifed Registered Central Service Tech certificate preferred 

SAFTEY SENSITIVE LOCATION: Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position.