Sterile Processing Technician Skills Checklist

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Proficiency: 1 = Minimal Experience, 2 = Limited Experience, 3 = Competent, 4 = Highly Skilled
General Skills
Universal Precautions*
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Documentation*
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Reprocessing of Procedural Trays*
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Preparation of Surgical Instrument Trays*
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Decontamination & Reprocessing of Equipment*
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Bowie Dick Test*
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Biological Testing: ETO*
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Biological Testing: Steam*
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Equipment Collection: Soiled Utility Rooms*
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Decontamination Room in SPD*
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Use of Protective Attire*
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Use of Approved Disinfectants*
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Inspecting Equipment for Damage / Operation*
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Follows Process for Damaged / Broken Equipment*
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Follows Process for Clean / Disinfected Equipment*
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Identifies & Reassembles Instrument Sets*
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Follows Procedure for Instrument Counting*
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Use of Internal Chemical Indicator (Sterilization)*
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Selects Appropriate Filters for Container*
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Selects Appropriate Instrument Container for Tray*
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Completes External Identification of Procedural Tray*
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444 Sterile Washers*
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Use of Washers*
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Instrument Count Sheet Documentation*
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Use and Application of External Wrappers*
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Sterilization Carts*
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Equipment Storage: Dust Covers / Storage Cabinets*
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Case Cart System*
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Washer Sterilization*
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Ultrasonic Cleaner*
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Gravity Displacement Autoclave*
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Pre-Vacuum Autoclave*
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High-Speed (Flash) Autoclave*
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Gas Sterilizer*
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Instrument Cleaning*
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Surgical Set Assembly*
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Ortho*
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Places Tray on Appropriate Cart for Sterilization*
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Sterad*
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Autoclave*
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Work Settings
Impatient Hospital*
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Outpatient Setting*
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