Sterile Processing Technologist 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.

Processing

ABCD
Single instruments
Single instruments
Repair
Sets/ Trays
Care of instruments
Other

Decontamination

ABCD
Manual cleaning
Washer sterilizer
Soiled linen
Disinfectants
Sharps
Disposable items
Cleaning equipment
Detergents
Dress code Proper labeling

Steam Sterilization

ABCD
Chart recording
Biological monitoring
Time
Testing/ Monitoring

OTHER

ABCD
Wrapping materials
Autoclave tape
Dust covers
Proper towel/ linen folding
Proper labeling
Expiration dates
Packing for steam
Heat sealing
Instrument count sheets
Placing instruments on trays

Age Specific:

ABCD
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)
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