Changing lives everyday in the heart of the Hospital: Sterile Processing.
What We Do.
What is Sterile Processing?
Sterile processing refers to the process that is used to clean, prepare, sterilize, store and track reusable medical and surgical instruments throughout their lifespan.
What do Sterile Processing Technicians do?
Sterile Processing Technicians work with Surgery by preparing and supplying surgical instrumentation to the Operating Room for use. Although the Operating Room is the main department serviced by Sterile Processing, many other Clinical areas use instrumentation and devices which are reprocessed by Sterile Processing. Some of these areas include the Emergency Room, Cath Lab, Intensive Care Units, and Surgical Centers.
What are Sterile Processing Technicians impact?
Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for indirect patient care. Technicians ensure that regulatory standards are met and best practices are followed through the process of decontaminating, washing, packaging and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. Patient safety during surgical procedures begins with confident and competent Sterile Processing Technicians. In order to provide the highest quality patient care possible, it is vital that the Sterile Processing Department build positive relationships and communicate effectively with other teams in the hospital..
