Sterile Processing Tech 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician 2 to clean, sterilize, process and distribute patient equipment. You may mentor Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff and ensure rooms are prepared with the right instruments for procedures.

Responsibilities include inventory management, adhering to safety and infection control guidelines, and sharing skills with the team through in-service trainings for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year in Sterile Processing.
• Certifications: CBSPD, CRCST, CSPDT or CST must be held.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange rooms with instruments, equipment and supplies as needed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments per guidelines and operate sterilization equipment.
• Manage inventory: order, replenish and distribute instruments and reusable equipment.
• Follow safety, infection control and environmental standards in patient care areas.
• Mentor and train Sterile Processing staff, and assist with onboarding entry-level staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Equipment sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Technician 2, duties include cleaning, sterilizing, processing, arranging, and distributing patient equipment. You may also mentor Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Preparing and arranging rooms, including organizing instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies based on department needs.
• Clean instruments and equipment using approved detergents and disinfectants. Operate sterilization equipment according to guidelines.
• Efficiently handling inventory by ordering, replenishing, and distributing instruments, reusable medical equipment, and supplies for general and surgical use.
• Follow strict safety, environmental, and infection control rules to uphold patient care and office standards.
• Share skills with your team. Offer in-service training sessions. Assist with training Sterile Processing staff. Mentoring entry-level positions.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with equipment and instrument sterilization techniques and procedures
• Understanding of simple medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, demonstrating tact when dealing with patients and colleagues
• Adherence to best practice safety measures, environmental protocols, manufacturers' guidelines, and infection control practices.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - (1) one year of experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cer Board Sterile Prcng & Dist (CBSPD), Cert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), Cert Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): Must have one of these.
  • Certified Board Sterile Processing & Dist (CBSPD), or
  • Certified Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), or
  • Certified Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).