Sterile Processing Tech III - Central Sterile Processing - LBJ - FT

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Technician III to manage decontamination, assembling, sterilizing, storing and distributing surgical instruments and supplies according to established standards.

The role supports the in-direct patient care department, requires a High School Diploma or GED, Central Service Technology course or equivalent, and at least three years of CST experience. Certifications CRCST/CSPDT/CIS/CER are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Central Service Technology course or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of Central Sterile Processing experience.
• CRCST/CSPDT/CIS/CER certifications required or pursued.
• Proficiency with sterilization equipment and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments and supplies.
• Address customer or provider requests and ensure instrument readiness and accuracy.

Skills

Medical terms

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Data interpretation

Vendor research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Central Service Technology Course/Equivalent

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician III is a certified technician whose areas of responsibilities covering decontamination, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards/guidelines. The SP Tech III demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness when working in an in-direct patient care department and addressing the request of the customer or provider.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AND Central Service Technology Course/Or Equivalent Work Experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing)

Licenses & Certifications

• One of the following: CRCST, CSPDT, or CRMST
• AND One of the following: CIS or CER

Work Experience

• Three (3) years' experience with Central Sterile Processing

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Writing/ Reports: Legible handwriting and coherent writing

Proficiencies

• PC: Skills must be appropriate to meet the job requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Medical Terms: Surgical/Medical Terminology Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Multi-task in a fast-paced environment, Ability to lead projects, Monitor and interpret results of gauges and graphs & Research surgical instruments and supply companies.

Work Schedule

• Flexible
• Weekends
• On-Call
• Holidays

Other Special Requirements

Equipment Operated: Sterilization Equipment, Decontamination Equipment, Computer/printer, Elevator System, Endoscopic Re-processors, Heat Sealer, Biological Incubators, Bar code Scanners Computer software, Temperature Monitors, and Equipment Gauges, Visual Screen Monitors, Digital Camera, and Inter-department Paging System