STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Legent Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

PTO Accrued

401K

Job summary

Legent Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to join their healthcare team in Austin, Texas. This role involves the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a certification in sterile processing, and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a pay range of $22.00/hr - $26.00/hr with benefits including medical and dental coverage, PTO, and 401K.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Tech required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and medical supplies.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions.
• Maintains inventory and performs environmental maintenance duties.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Inventory Management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician Certification

Current CPR Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid sterile processing technician certification required, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Tech Required.
• Current and active CPR certification.
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• COMPETITIVE PAY
• VISION
• MEDICAL
• DENTAL
• PTO Accrued
• 401K
  
  
  

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation, and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital. Prepares equipment and ensures the proper handling and storage of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Participates on special projects and departmental performance improvement projects as requested. Performs related clerical functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, and equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects, and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.
• Follows established policies and procedures in the performance of all work activities in compliance with Departmental and regulatory agency.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

*****LEGENT HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AND FLORIDA AREAS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, HOUSTON, CONROE, TOMBALL, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DELRAY BEACH *****

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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