Senior Sterile Processing Technologist – Weekday & Weekend Nights

Jobtailor; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain high standards in decontamination, assembly, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will work with OR staff to provide sterile products, trays, and case carts.

Requirements include a High School diploma, two years sterile processing experience, CRCST or CSPDT certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (GED, homeschool verification, etc.).
• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification is required.
• Sufficient English proficiency to perform essential functions.
• Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, family, and coworkers.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Work with OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts.
• Maintain workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing with excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and surgical instruments.
• Recommend improvements to boost department scores and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team on patient safety and safe transitions of care.

Skills

Sterile processing

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Decontamination

Workflow

Patient safety

Shift handoffs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years sterile processing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all ancillary departments.
• Work in conjunction with the Operating Room (OR) staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable.
• Maintain consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques, surgical instruments, and an in-depth understanding of the Sterile Processing department's relationship with other departments within the hospital.
• Initiate recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
• Collaborate with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of sterile processing experience
• Required Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and surgical instruments while ensuring high standards in decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization processes. Collaborates effectively with the interprofessional health care team to enhance patient safety and improve departmental performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT)
• Two Years of Sterile Processing Experience
• Advanced Knowledge of Sterilization Techniques
• Effective Communication Skills
• Customer Service Focus

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Decontamination
• Assembly
• Inspection
• Sterilization
• Surgical Instruments
• Workflow Management
• Patient Safety
• Shift Handoffs

Soft Skills

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Positive Language Application

Certifications & Qualifications

• CRCST
• CSPDT

Industry Keywords

• Surgical Services
• Sterile Processing Department
• Interprofessional Health Care Team
• Employee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Electronic Instrument Tracking System