Title: Transfer items to the designated area.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician (14021) > Section: Preparing Instruments for Packaging

Transfer should include

- the location of sterilization areas (e.g., low temperature, high temperature)
- the location of staging area
- prioritizing items for rapid turn-around
- handling items without damaging them (e.g., stacking, rough handling)
- identifying delivery locations
- using body mechanics and ergonomics
- tracking items (e.g. manual, computer)
- monitoring traffic flow.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do you handle items without damaging them?
- What are two ways to track items?
- How would you move a 50-pound square box using proper body mechanics?