Sterile Processing Tech (Non-Certified) FT Evening McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a SPD intern to perform basic activities in the care and handling of surgical instruments. The intern will be trained on the job to reprocess reusable medical equipment and instruments, and must pass hospital competencies by the end of the program.

Responsibilities include operation of instrument management tools, adherence to IFU interpretations, and collaboration with the sterile processing team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• No experience required; formal training in field preferred.
• Proficiency with instrument-management software (Censis, OneSource).
• Manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.
• English proficiency required for interpreting IFU instructions.

Responsibilities

• Care for and reprocess reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Complete hospital competencies during the 12-month internship.

Skills

No experience required

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification by end of 12 months

Tools

Censis

OneSource

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the basic activities and related professional services necessary in the care and handling of surgical instruments.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Experience: None necessary, completion of formal training in field preferred.


• 2. Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource).


• 3. Manual Dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

1. Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2. Note: This is a 12-month time limited position. SPD intern will be trained and educated on the job to care for and reprocess reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation. The intern will successfully pass all hospital competencies for department. Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required by the end of 12 months.

3. Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer's Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.

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