Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech — Instrumentation Expert

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift (11:00pm - 7:00am) to organize, clean, sterilize, store, maintain and distribute surgical instruments in the Sterile Processing Department.

Responsibilities include processing instruments, packaging for sterilization, equipment handling, operating Sterile Detergent Management System, troubleshooting sterilizers, and documenting sterility checks; HS diploma or GED required, hospital software familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sterile Processing and/or Instrumentation Room training helpful.
• Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to learn Cerner, IDX, and other hospital-based programs as they pertain to duties.
• Medical terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process and package instruments and instrument sets for surgical procedures.
• Package and load items on the carriage for sterilization.
• Store, issue, and track equipment, including delivery and pickup from departments.
• Operate, monitor, and exchange the Detergent Management System.
• Operate SPD equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve sterilizer problems.
• Test equipment and document sterility assurance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Instrumentation room training

Microsoft Office

Cerner IDX learning

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner

IDX

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

UMC Health System seeks a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift (11:00pm - 7:00am) to organize, clean, sterilize, store, maintain and distribute surgical instruments in the Sterile Processing Department.

Responsibilities include processing instruments, packaging for sterilization, equipment handling, operating Sterile Detergent Management System, troubleshooting sterilizers, and documenting sterility checks; HS diploma or GED required, hospital software familiarity preferred.