A Sterile Processing Technician helps healthcare facilities maintain a high standard of care. By completing sterile processing technician job duties, they give physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, therapists and other members of the care team access to the tools, instruments, devices and personal protective equipment needed to deliver patient care and adhere to infection control and safety guidelines. A technician also inspects for signs of excessive wear and tear or damage on devices, equipment and tools to reduce the risk of medical errors and minimize delays during medical procedures.
O que faz um Sterile Processing Technician?
A Sterile Processing Technician, or Central Service Technician, plays a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility. Their duties include sterilizing instruments and equipment, processing and maintaining inventory and fulfilling supply requests.
Responsabilidades
Um Sterile Processing Technician deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir apresentam-se alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Sterile Processing Technician deve ser capaz de desempenhar:
Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination
Operating equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment
Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear
Unpacking, checking and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices
Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility
Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures
Habilidades necessárias
Um Sterile Processing Technician competitivo terá determinadas competências e qualificações, incluindo:
Extensive knowledge of the best practices for infection control, hazardous waste disposal and emergency preparedness
Keen attentiveness to detail to monitor working conditions, inspect equipment and oversee the decontamination process
Organizational skills to efficiently fulfill supply requests
Familiarity with a wide range of surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment
Dexterity to operate equipment used for decontamination and sterilization
Experience using databases to look up infection control procedures as needed
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