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RIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Receives contaminated instruments used in medical and surgical procedures.
Decontaminates using methods such as hand washing, ultrasonic cleaning, and automatic
washer-disinfectors.
2. Prepares instruments and other items for sterilization. Sorts, categorizes, inspects, and
packages instruments according to count sheets and manufacturers' instructions for use.
3. Assembles basic and specialty surgical devices and/or instrument trays common to
assigned area and correctly identifies instruments used on the surgical trays.
4. Loads items into steam and low-temperature sterilizers, selecting and documenting the
appropriate cycle parameters as well as the results of any load monitoring (e.g., parameters
achieved, biological indicator results, etc.).
5. Demonstrates an understanding of sterilization quality/validation test controls and
necessary actions required when sterilization does not meet testing control parameters
outlined by manufacturer's instructions for use
6. Cleans and disinfects surgical department equipment. Disassembles as required for
disinfecting or sterilizing.
7. Gathers supplies and instruments required for surgical procedures according to physician
preference cards and/or pick tickets.
8. Inventories supplies, periodically checking for outdated or depleted items. Reports items
needing replacement.
9. Performs basic clerical or other job-related duties as required.
10. Demonstrates a basic understanding of surgical terminology.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation to include basic instrument
categories, functions, and points of inspection.
12. Demonstrates knowledge of complex surgical instrumentation to include handling,
inspection, and reprocessing requirements for powered surgical instruments, rigid and
flexible endoscopes, and endoscopic and robotic instruments and accessories.
13. Demonstrates knowledge of basic protocols related to loaner instrumentation.
14. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions,
unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.
15.Serves as a preceptor for new employees and Instrument Technician
Interns.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Other duties as assigned by supervision.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an
exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Northside Hospital
Apr 15, 2025