Sterile Processing Tech II - Clear Lake

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas City seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to prepare, assemble, maintain, and transport surgical trays, instruments, and equipment under general supervision.

You will follow tray listings, document decontamination and sterilization results, interact with customers to ensure prompt delivery, and adhere to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years related experience
• Current CRCST or CSPDT certification.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment and maintains a continuous flow of items through the process.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function; assembles trays following established listings; wraps items for sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments and trays, monitors sterilizers, and records results to ensure patient safety.
• Prepares and distributes case carts per department policy; handles supplies and linen as requested.
• Communicates issues with instrument preparation to supervisors and maintains accurate instrument counts.

Skills

Two years related experience

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years related experience
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.

JOB DUTIES:

Instrumentation Decontamination:

• Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
• Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
• Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.
• Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.

Instrumentation Assembly:

• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
• Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
• Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
• Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
• Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager.

Sterilization:

• Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures.
• Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
• Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.
• Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.

Case Carts & Supplies:

• Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.
• Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
• Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.
• Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
• Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.

In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:

• Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.
• Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.
• Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility.
• Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed.
• Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
• Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Texas City

Work Locations

1395 - Clinic Netwrk Operation

Job

Patient Care

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift