Sterile Process Associate

Department/Unit: Sterile Processing Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $37,440.00 - $48,672.00 Performs all Sterile Processing functions:retrieval and decontamination of soiled/ used surgical instrumentation; inspects, assembles and packages delicate instrumentation; operates sterilization equipment; transports supplies, builds case carts for the operating room, processes instrumentation, operates cleaning equipment and replenishes stocks. Expected to rotate through all area functions. Cleaning and Decontamination: u2022 DECONTAMINATION AREA activities: Picks up used equipment and surgical instrumentation from hospital units and Operating Rooms. u2022 Receives and picks up soiled case carts from ORu2019s. u2022 Unloads carts and sorts out, disassembles, and hand washes surgical instrumentation based on priority and in accordance with the manufactureru2019s instructions (IFUs) prior to loading instrumentation into automated washers. u2022 Cleans case carts, basins etc. in cart washers. u2022 Operates and troubleshoots ALL automated instrument washers, cart washers, ultrasonics, etc., in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions. u2022 Adheres to and demonstrates good infection control practices at ALL times including: proper hand hygiene, use of proper PPE (personal protective equipment), etc. u2022 FLEXIBLE SCOPE REPROCESSING activities: Responsible for ALL aspects of flexible scope reprocessing including: Transport, manual cleaning, leak testing, automated cleaning and high level disinfection, storage, etc. u2022 Maintains accurate documentation associated with scope reprocessing. u2022 Demonstrates proper operation and troubleshooting of the AER (automated endoscope reprocessor) in accordance with manufacturersu2019 IFUs. Essential Functions Assembly and Packaging: u2022 PREP AND PACK/ASSEMBLY AREA activities: Completes assembly and inspection of assigned products including surgical instrumentation sets, basins tray, etc from ALL sterile processing customers including the OR, Anesthesia, L&D, ALL clinics, etc. u2022 Demonstrates proper packaging of ALL products using specified materials. u2022 Demonstrates proper use and adherence to instrument management/ tracking system according to established procedures. u2022 Maintains a neat, organized workstation. u2022 CASE CART AREA activities: Under the direction of the case cart specialist, responsible for building case carts for specified OR surgical cases which includes the following: picking or pulling soft goods and instrumentation according to a designated u201cpick listu201d, scans ALL supplies and instrumentation to designated case cart or shelf location, transports case carts to specified operating room, etc. u2022 Performs restocking of returned goods from the OR, maintains a neat and organized sterile storage and case cart area and in the absence of the case cart specialist acts as liaison for the operating room staff to acquire supplies, instrumentation etc to support surgical cases. Sterilization: u2022 As assigned, performs all functions of the sterilization processes for Steam, Sterrad and any other facility approved sterilization method. These functions include: sterilizer loading, biological and chemical testing, proper sterilizer operation and troubleshooting in accordance to manufacturersu2019 IFUs, proper recordkeeping, proper load verification and quality assurance documentation, proper use and adherence to instrument management/tracking system, etc. u2022 Performs and manages biological testing and incubation process and maintains accurate records. u2022 Maintains a neat and organized workstation. u2022 Performs other related sterilization activities as assigned by lead tech or supervisor. Record-Keeping: u2022 Inventories, inspects, restocks, and performs recordkeeping for all assigned Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal emergency resuscitation equipment (airway boxes and code carts). u2022 Keeps accurate and consistent records of restocked carts and boxes. u2022 Responsible for routine inventory and ordering of work supplies: maintains a complete and adequate stock of assigned supplies; orders replacement products in an accurate and timely manner. u2022 Maintains a complete and accurate Daily Production Report, noting total amount of each product produced on a daily basis. Safety: u2022 Supports a system that encourages the identification and analysis of errors and near misses in the context of a safety culture. u2022 Participates in departmental safety inspections to assure compliance with hospital safety standards as evidenced by documented inspection reports. u2022 Is aware of and compliant with all hospital and regulatory agency safety goals and objectives. u2022 All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations. Patient Care Options Non Clinical Required for All Jobs u2022 u2022 Maintain strict adherence to the Albany Medical Center Confidentiality policy. u2022 Incorporate Albany Medical Center Behavioral Standards and Guiding Principles into daily activities. u2022 Comply with all Albany Medical Center Policies. u2022 Comply with behavioral expectations of the department. Required for All Jobs u2022 Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues. u2022 Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. u2022 Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. u2022 Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. u2022 Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. u2022 Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with post-high school training or related work experience. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Centeru200b Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a u201cneed to knowu201d and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Created: 2025-12-03