Sterile Processing Technologist

A Sterile Processing Technologist is a professional responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments are kept clean and sterile. They play a crucial role in assisting surgeons and nurses during surgeries and have extensive knowledge of microbiology to prevent the spread of infections. Additionally, they follow reliable procedures for storing and moving medical instruments without exposing them to contamination. General Responsibilities: 1. Collect used and contaminated supplies and equipment for decontamination. 2. Control inventories by checking expiration dates and procuring supplies. 3. Record sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supply management. 4. Test and report any problems with sterilization equipment. 5. Manually clean contaminants from supplies. 6. Dispose of waste materials. 7. Decontaminate the operating room.