Hard Skills
IntermediateDecontamination and CleaningThe process of removing physical soil and pathogenic microorganisms from medical instruments and equipment manually or using automated washers.
IntermediateAutoclave and Sterilizer OperationOperating high-pressure steam, ethylene oxide, or hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
AdvancedSurgical Instrument IdentificationThe ability to recognize and categorize thousands of distinct surgical tools used in various medical specialties.
IntermediateInfection Control Standards ComplianceAdherence to regulatory guidelines and standards set by organizations like AAMI, CDC, and OSHA regarding sterile processing workflows.
BasicInventory and Tracking System ProficiencyUsing specialized software (such as CensiTrac or SPM) to track the location and sterilization status of instrument sets.