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
- Water quality test process
- When to test
- How to interpret tests
- Water pressure
- Location of on/off, regular, and emergency outlets
- Chemical feed line processes
- How to clean and test spray arms
- How to check manifolds and baskets
- How to find and use the operator’s manual
- How to close equipment doors and what is the proper operation of doors
- Whom to call if there is a malfunction or a question
- How to identify and respond to alarms
- How to clean strainers/drains
- Water pressure
- Location of on/off, regular, and emergency outlets
- 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 what is the 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?