Sterile Processing Clinic Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required.

Purpose of Job:

Sterile Processing Technician: The provider practice sterile processing technician acts as the primary clinic staff responsible for all sterilization activities performed in the clinic processing room. Manages sterilization equipment in accordance with policy procedure, regulatory compliance, and manufacturer’s instructions for use. Responsible for ensuring clinic has clean, sterile tools, and equipment readily available for delivering patient care. Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all instrumentation used at the provider practice clinic. Responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of sterile processing supplies. This includes requesting order, receiving, and restocking supplies upon arrival. Assist in preparation and assembly of medical and surgical supplies used in office procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.

Clinical Medical Assistant: Performs designated tasks for patients in all age groups in clinic setting. May perform basic monitoring to include temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P. Assists with patient care duties his/her scope of practice, and as skill competency is verified. Performs clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Communicates, assists, and supports the clinical team lead, and other clinical staff, in support for the efficient delivery of patient care. Assist clinical team lead in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment upon arrival.

All tasks will be performed according to hospital/clinic policies and procedures as well as legal compliance policies and other regulatory requirements. Must have good communication skills and support teamwork in the delivery of care as well as demonstrate customer service relations with the Ohio County Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.

Working Environment:

The usual working spaces include clinic processing room, patient care, and office area. Sterilization and Direct patient care tasks require both fine and gross motor skills. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting instrument trays is required. Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time. Exposure to blood and body fluids, sharp instruments and other devices, communicable diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions. Exposure to dangerous chemicals (cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization agents). Fast-paced working environment that may be stressful at times. The ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary.

Lines of Responsibility: Clinical Team Lead, Clinic Manager, Manager of Clinical Staff Operations, Director of Provider Practices

Classification: Full Time; Non-exempt

Essential Job Functions:

1. Sterilization of reusable medical devices
2. Inventory, Ordering, Distribution of medical & surgical supplies for reusable medical devices
3. Monitor, interpret, and document results of indicators
4. Ability to effectively communicate and report findings associated with failed quality assurance activities
5. Maintains Safe and Therapeutic Environment of Care for Patients
6. Upholds Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics
7. Professional Self-Development
8. Exhibits Positive Human Relations
9. Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Performance Criteria:

1. Sterilization of Medical Devices (Steam Sterilization – Autoclave)
   1. Demonstrates competency in performi