Medical supply technician vs sterilizer operator

Differences between medical supply technician and sterilizer operator duties and responsibilities

Medical supply technician example responsibilities.

• Cataloge property, maintain property records and manage inventory using PBUSE system.
• Heat liable items are gas sterilize using ETO gas sterilizer and Sterrad sterilizer.
• Perform biological testing for the steam and sterrad each day.
• Maintain the sterilizers and conduct flash sterilization/IUSS whenever necessary.
• Monitor performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests.
• Implement new policy and procedure for surgical graphs requiring re-sterilization to reduce problems for patients.
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Sterilizer operator example responsibilities.

• Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
• Sterilize and move medical supplies in accordance with GMP, FDA and EPA requirements.
• Follow GMP's to comply with FDA, EPA, DEA, and other regulators requirements.
• Load and unload freeze dryers.
• Assist in repairs and CIP of equipment.
• Operate sterilizers ensuring that all controls and printouts are working properly.
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