Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support the Operating Room by cleaning, assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies, and by processing instruments with steam, gas, and chemicals. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic aseptic technique knowledge, and the ability to read and communicate in English.

Certification as CS tech preferred; prior healthcare facility experience is a plus; ability to work

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of used articles in Central Sterile and assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies.
• Process instruments and equipment using steam, gas and chemicals.
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize medical and surgical instruments.
• Ensure that every tool used in operating rooms and clinical procedures is safe and free of infection.

Skills

Health care experience

English communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support the Operating Room by cleaning, assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies, and by processing instruments with steam, gas, and chemicals. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic aseptic technique knowledge, and the ability to read and communicate in English.

Certification as CS tech preferred; prior healthcare facility experience is a plus; ability to work