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33109.06 – Sterile processing technicians

Sterile processing technicians operate and maintain sterilization equipment to clean and disinfect instruments, equipment and other accessories according to safe practice standards so that they can be reused.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Sterile processing technician
  • Sterile supply room attendant

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to operate various sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners and sterilization chambers
  • Quality Control Testing to verify the effectiveness of sterilization processes by performing quality control tests
  • Near Vision to closely inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness and identify if instruments require additional sterilization efforts
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to manipulate and hold items in position in the cleaning and sterilization processes with consistency
  • Attention to Detail to document the sterilization process, track expiration dates for sterilized items and ensure proper storage and handling procedures are followed
  • Knowledge in Biology to understand sterilization procedures and infection control principles to eliminate pathogens and prevent infections

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate and maintain sterilization equipment such as instrument washers, sonic sinks, cart washers and steam autoclaves to clean and disinfect trays, carts, linens, supplies, instrumentation and equipment for re-use according to standardized safety practices
  • Reassemble equipment and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivery to hospital departments.

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

33 – Assisting occupations in support of health services

Sub-major group

331 – Assisting occupations in support of health services

Minor group

3310 – Assisting occupations in support of health services

Unit group

33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Occupational profile

33109.06 – Sterile processing technicians

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