Sterile Processing Tech

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Brownsville is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe and effective surgical instrumentation processing. You will be responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical tools, collaborating closely with surgical partners to meet critical needs. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a Sterile Processing Technician course, and certification within a year. This position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training.
• 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician required.
• Certification with IAHCSMM or CBSPD is required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation.
• Collaborate with surgical partners to provide accurate surgical instrumentation.
• Work with various software applications for case carts.

Skills

Sterile processing techniques

Collaboration with surgical teams

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Sterile Processing Technician course

Job description

Overview

Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities including, but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, including various software applications, assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.

Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for task-based sterile processing activities.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year as sterile processing technician with completion of formal sterile processing technician course.

Certifications

Required: Must be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 1 year.

Preferred: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.

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