Sterile Processing Tech

Houston Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare is seeking a Scrub Tech/Sterile Processing technician to assist with cleaning, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments and equipment. You will handle delivery and storage according to the hospital's standards and ensure PPE and safety guidelines are followed.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, at least six months in a sterile processing track, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience or enrolled in Sterile Processing program.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments; follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and delivery of equipment.
• Provide instruments per department standards and keep storage organized.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Organizational skills

PPE safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

I. Position Summary:

Assists in ensuring an effectively organized and operational unit through appropriate cleaning and decontamination, assembly and packaging, sterilization and delivery, and storage of equipment and instruments. Provides instruments in accordance with Houston healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, standards of care and standards of performance.

II. Qualifications:

A. Education & Training:

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

B. Experience:

Six (6) months experience or currently enrolled/previously enrolled in or completed an accredited Scrub Tech or Sterile Processing program.

C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Current AHA/ARC BLS certification

D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments. Ability to organize, contain and transport items of varying compounds, textures or quantities. Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments and wrapping and repacking sterilized instruments. Must be able to follow written instructions and perform multiple tasks. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.