Title: List the types of quality control tests and types of troubleshooting.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician I > 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
- 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?