Sterile Processing Technician PRN

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.

Perform and participate in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of medical/surgical materials including instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.

Prepare trays and specialty carts for designated areas according to prescribed procedures.

Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for those designated areas.

Operate instrument tracking systems.

Use knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate material for sterilization processes.

Assist in the maintenance of supply and materials inventory to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving, and recording as assigned.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.