Title: List the types of quality control tests and types of troubleshooting.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician (14021) > Section: Preparing Instruments for Decontamination and Disinfection

List should include the following:

- Efficacy testing process for washers
- Efficacy testing process for ultrasonic testing
- Efficacy testing process for Automated Endoscope Reprocessor
- Efficacy testing process for cart washer
- Eater quality test process
  - when to test
  - how to interpret tests
  - water pressure
  - location of outlets: on/off, regular, and emergency

- Chemical feed line processes
  - how to clean and test spray arms
  - how to check manifolds and baskets
  - how to find and how to use the operator’s manual
  - how to close equipment doors and proper operation of doors
  - who to call if malfunction or have a question
  - how to identify and respond to alarms
  - how to clean strainers/drains

- Water pressure
  - location of outlets: on/off, regular, and emergency
  - chemical feed line processes
  - how to clean and test spray arms
  - how to check manifolds and baskets operator’s manual (where to find, how to use)
  - how to close equipment doors and proper operation of doors

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should quality control tests be done?
- What should a sterile processing technician do if test results fall outside of acceptable parameters?
- Why does a sterile processing technician need to know how to troubleshoot equipment?