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Sterile Processing Technologist Skills Checklist
Please mark your level of experience
1. No theory and/or experience
2. Limited experience/need supervision and/or support
3. Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4. Proficient/can perform independently
WORK SETTING
1
2
3
4
Acute Hospital OR
1
2
3
4
Ambulatory Surgery Center
1
2
3
4
PROCESSING
1
2
3
4
Single Instruments
1
2
3
4
Wrapped Sets
1
2
3
4
Instrument Containers
1
2
3
4
Endoscopes
1
2
3
4
Repairs
1
2
3
4
SAFETY PROCEDURES
1
2
3
4
Protective Attire
1
2
3
4
Standard Precautions
1
2
3
4
Sharps Handling
1
2
3
4
Managing Biohazardous Waste
1
2
3
4
DECONTAMINATION
1
2
3
4
Use of Washers
1
2
3
4
Washer/Disinfectors
1
2
3
4
Washer/Sterilizers
1
2
3
4
Detergent Use and Refills
1
2
3
4
Chemical Agents for Decontamination
1
2
3
4
Ultrasonic Cleaner
1
2
3
4
Equipment (e.g. crash carts, IV pumps)
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Steam Autoclave
1
2
3
4
Gravity Displacement
1
2
3
4
Prevacuum
1
2
3
4
Flash
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Sterility Assurance Tests
1
2
3
4
Bowie Dick
1
2
3
4
Biological
1
2
3
4
Chemical
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Steam Sterilization
1
2
3
4
Load Documentation
1
2
3
4
Cart Loading
1
2
3
4
Testing Validation Procedures
1
2
3
4
Trouble Shooting
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Gas (ETOH)
1
2
3
4
Load Documentation
1
2
3
4
Loading Procedures
1
2
3
4
Testing Validation Procedures
1
2
3
4
Trouble Shooting
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Sterrad
1
2
3
4
Load Documentation
1
2
3
4
Loading Procedures
1
2
3
4
Testing Validation Procedures
1
2
3
4
Trouble Shooting
1
2
3
4
STERILIZATION - Steris
1
2
3
4
Load Documentation
1
2
3
4
Tray Loading
1
2
3
4
Testing Validation Procedures
1
2
3
4
Trouble Shooting
1
2
3
4
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION
1
2
3
4
Instrument Set Assembly
1
2
3
4
Selection of Appropriate Wrapping Material
1
2
3
4
Assembly of Peel Pack Items
1
2
3
4
Preparation of Hard Instrument Containers
1
2
3
4
Wrapping Procedure
1
2
3
4
Selection of Sterilization Tapes
1
2
3
4
Towel/Linen Folding
1
2
3
4
Labeling Standards
1
2
3
4
Peel Pack/Heat Sealing
1
2
3
4
Instrument Count Sheets
1
2
3
4
Physician Preference Cards
1
2
3
4
Case Picking
1
2
3
4
Sterile Storage Standards
1
2
3
4
SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT PROCESSING
1
2
3
4
General
1
2
3
4
Cardiac
1
2
3
4
Endoscopy
1
2
3
4
Laparoscopic
1
2
3
4
Neurology
1
2
3
4
OB/GYN
1
2
3
4
Ophthalmology
1
2
3
4
Orthopedics
1
2
3
4
Plastics
1
2
3
4
Robotics
1
2
3
4
Urology
1
2
3
4
Age specific practice criteria
Please check the boxes below for each age group for which you have expertise in providing age-appropiate care. Experience with age groups
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Able to adapt care to incorporate normal growth and development
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Able to adapt method and terminology of patient instructions to their age, comprehension, and maturity level
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Can ensure a safe environment reflecting specific needs of various age groups
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
COMPUTERIZED CHARTING
1
2
3
4
Epic
1
2
3
4
Cerner
1
2
3
4
Eclipsys
1
2
3
4
McKesson
1
2
3
4
Meditech
1
2
3
4
Other Computerized System
1
2
3
4
Computerized Physician Order Entry
1
2
3
4
Bar Coding for Medication Administration
1
2
3
4
Yes
No
EMR Conversion
Yes
No
First Name
*
Last Name
*
Phone Number
*
Last 4 of Social Security Number
*
Email Address
*
Date Completed:
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