Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician

The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Follows protocols to ensure equipment/instrumentation processing meets standards for AAMI and organizational infection control guidelines. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the operating room. Dispenses disposable supplies utilized in operating room cases. Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently in accordance with department policies and procedures as well as the manufacturer's instructions for use. Performs manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment. Inspects instruments for cleanliness. Inspects instruments for defects and proper functionality. Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects. Restocks specialty carts as necessary. Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters. Performs accurate documentation within the SPD information system. Sterilizes instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU). Picks supplies for same-day/next-day surgical cases. Answers telephone calls from internal and external customers. Meets the expected productivity standards for the department. Ability to respond to STAT and ASAP customer needs promptly. Experience preferred with Borescope, OneSource, and SPM.