Central Sterile Processing Technician-Certified

St. Josephs Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble case carts, decontaminate instruments, and ensure sterile preparation for surgical procedures.

The role supports HIPAA guidelines, patient safety, and inventory control across twelve surgical specialties. Experience with surgical supplies is preferred; candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant central service certifications.

Qualifications

• One year's experience preferred working with surgical supplies and instruments.
• Registered Central Service Technician (RCST).
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Consistsently supports the hospital's standards and mission.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines to protect PHI.
• Promotes a culture of safety and accurate documentation.
• Cleans/decontaminates instruments and equipment.
• Assembles instrument sets for twelve surgical specialties.
• Inspects instruments and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Operates steam and Sterrad sterilizers and maintains records.
• Maintains cleanliness and adheres to OSHA/AORN/JCAHO procedures.
• Replenishes carts and inventories supplies for patient care areas.

Skills

Case cart assembly

Analytical skills

Reading & writing information

Follow verbal orders

Basic computer skills

Stand/walk 80% of shift

Work with blood

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and according to approved policies and procedures the incumbent will assemble case carts containing consumable supplies and instrumentation. Post operatively instruments will be clean/decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and stored until ready to be issued. Consumables will be inventoried, stocked and issued as needed.

Shift: Full Time Day Shift

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently supports the hospital's standards, in line with the Mission, Vision and values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
• Follows the Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and Associates through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
• Cleans/decontaminates surgical instruments, and equipment.
• Identifies and assembles multiple types of surgical instruments/instrument sets used in twelve different surgical specialties.
• Inspects instruments, leak tests fiber optic endoscopies and replaces or coordinate repairs with manager, supervisor, or lead tech.
• Operates steam, and Sterrad plasma sterilizers.
• Monitors sterilizers and maintains sterilization records.
• Monitors and adheres to departmental activities/procedures according to guidelines established by OSHA, AORN and JCAHO.
• Inventories and stock shelves and help maintain a clean work environment.
• Pulls supplies and instruments listed on the physician preference cards and assemble a case cart for each individual surgical procedure.
• Replenishes emergency carts, exchange carts and issues other supplies and equipment to patient care floors.
• Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:
  • Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
  • Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
  • Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
• Sets an example for all staff in their daily activities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education and Work Experience:

• One year's experience preferred working with surgical supplies and instruments.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Registered Central Service Technician (RCST),
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST),
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD)

Education & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

• Ability to read and write information communicated via a case cart requisition or count sheet.
• Ability to follow verbal orders received on the telephone.
• Analytical skills are necessary to accurately fill surgical case carts and assemble surgical instrument sets.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to stand and walk approximately eighty percent of the shift.
• Ability to work with blood and body substances.

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your healthcare journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.