Sterile Services Technician Personal Care Workers
SaveWhat Does a Sterile Services Technician Do?
Sterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment through sterilising, cleaning, and repackaging it for further usage, under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine or other qualified medical personnel.
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Infection Control
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention of infection.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Sterile Services Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialInfection Control knowledge
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms in the prevention …
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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EssentialSterilization Techniques knowledge
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
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EssentialProfessional Documentation In Health Care knowledge
The written standards applied in the health care professional environments for documentation purposes of one`s activity.
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EssentialMicroscopic Techniques knowledge
The techniques, functions and limitations of microscopy to visualise objects that cannot be seen with the normal eye.
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EssentialSurgical Asepsis knowledge
The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.
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EssentialMicrobiology-bacteriology knowledge
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialCommunicate Effectively In Healthcare skill
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards skill
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EssentialManage Infection Control In The Facility skill
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialOperate Microscope skill
Operate a microscope, an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye to see.
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EssentialParticipate In Medical Inventory Control skill
Participate in inventory control and safe storage of materials and re-order supplies.
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EssentialRepackage Medical Equipment After Sterilisation skill
Re-assemble and package the newly sterilized medical equipment and devices, sealing and labelling them properly for further use.
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EssentialSterilise Medical Equipment skill
Disinfect and clean all medical devices and equipment gathered from operating rooms, wards and other departments of a hospital or clinic and check for bacteria after disinfection using a microscope.
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EssentialUse Technical Equipment For Sterilisation skill
Work with technical equipment and machinery such as steam sterilisers to clean and disinfect equipment and devices.
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Optional Skills (5 of 9 displayed)
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OptionalMedical Informatics knowledge
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.
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OptionalE-procurement knowledge
The functioning and methods used to manage electronic purchases.
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OptionalHealth Care System knowledge
The structure and function of health care services.
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OptionalMedical Devices Materials knowledge
The different materials used to create medical devices such as polymer materials, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to …
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OptionalCommunicate In Foreign Languages With Health Service Providers skill
Apply foreign languages in communicating with health service providers such as doctors and nurses.
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OptionalFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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OptionalHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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OptionalSelect Hazard Control skill
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
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OptionalDispose Medical Waste skill
Dispose all types of medical waste such as infective, toxic and radioactive waste.
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