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?