Sterile Processing Tech Skills Checklist

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Directions for Completing Skills Checklist


The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar.

Use the following KEY as a guideline:
A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience.
B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months.
C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed.
D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.

Sterile Processing Tech

ABCD
Single Instruments
Wrapped Sets
Instrument Containers
Endoscopes
Repairs
ABCD
Protective Attire
Standard Precautions
Sharps Handling
Managing Biohazardous Waste
ABCD
Use of Washers
Washer/Disinfectors
Washer/Sterilizers
Detergent Use and Refills
Chemical Agents for Decontamination
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Equipment (e.g. crash carts, IV pumps)
ABCD
Gravity Displacement
Prevacuum
Flash
ABCD
Bowie Dick
Biological
Chemical
ABCD
Load Documentation
Cart Loading
Testing Validation Procedures
Trouble Shooting
ABCD
Load Documentation
Loading Procedures
Testing Validation Procedures
Trouble Shooting
ABCD
Load Documentation
Loading Procedures
Testing Validation Procedures
Trouble Shooting
ABCD
Load Documentation
Tray Loading
Testing Validation Procedures
Trouble Shooting
ABCD
Instrument Set Assembly
Selection of Appropriate Wrapping Material
Assembly of Peel Pack Items
Preparation of Hard Instrument Containers
Wrapping Procedure
Selection of Sterilization Tapes
Towel/Linen Folding
Labeling Standards
Peel Pack/Heat Sealing
Instrument Count Sheets
Physician Preference Cards
Case Picking
Sterile Storage Standards
ABCD
General
Cardiac
Endoscopy
Laparoscopic
Neurology
OB/GYN
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Plastics
Robotics
Urology
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