Sterile Processing Tech II,-FT-Ster Supp

DHR Health

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to support the Surgical Services team. The role prepares, sterilizes, and tracks equipment, assembles sterile trays, and assists in daily hospital operations while maintaining strict infection control standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of sterile processing experience (Central Service), with certification required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying textures or quantities.
Knowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects per hospital procedures.
Knowledge of sterilization procedures for various equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments.

Responsibilities

Promote the facility mission, vision and values.
Collect dirty equipment and instruments.
Sort, load, unload and decontaminate equipment and instruments.
Clean, repackage, and sterilize instruments.
Assemble trays, basin sets, packages, instruments and equipment.
Decontaminate, restock and assemble case carts and surgical trays.
Ensure specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate use.
Perform quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
Inspect equipment, instruments, and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Organized handling

Equipment operation

Instrumentation prep

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizer

Low-temp sterilizer

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech II,-FT-Ster Supp - 22435

US:TX:Edinburg | SURGICAL SERVICES | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Tech II assumes the professional responsibilities of the position. This is basic essential practice upon which all levels are built. The Sterile Processing Tech II prepares, tracks, and sterilizes equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital. Responsible for decontamination, assembly of packs, operation of steam, low temperature, and other forms of sterilization. Perform multiple tasks assist in the daily operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
3 years’ experience as a sterile processing tech or Central Service Processing Technician Certification is required

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments
Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities
Knowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures
Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments
Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments
Skill in using sterilization equipment and instruments
Skill in arranging instruments on surgical trays
Skill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasks
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
Collect dirty equipment and instruments
Sort, load, unload and decontaminate equipment and instruments according to procedures.
Clean, repackage, and sterilize instruments according to procedures.
Assemble trays, basin sets, packages, instruments and equipment and prepare items for sterilization
Decontaminate, restock and assemble case carts and surgical trays
Ensure specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate use
Perform quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
Inspect equipment, instruments, and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions.
Document sterilization cycle.
Label products with sterilization date.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in the OR department
Check outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilize processing area
Maintain and update the instruments tray inventory list following policies and procedures.
Serve as a resource person in the department by training and developing new staff
Serve as a preceptor for new staff
Complete all additional assigned educational requirements

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES :

(Chain-of-command)

1. Director of Sterile Supply → 2. Vice President of Perioperative Services

Other information:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) :

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.

Yes

Kneeling

Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.

Yes

Walking

Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.