STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Legent Health; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

PTO Accrued

401K

Job summary

Legent Health in Spring Branch, Texas, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and instruments throughout the hospital. You will ensure proper handling and storage of equipment and participate in performance improvement projects.

This position requires a HS Diploma or GED, a current sterile processing certification, and at least 2 years of experience. Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required.
• Current and valid sterile processing technician certification required, or equivalent experience.
• Current and active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and medical supplies.
• Monitors wash solutions for quality in decontamination.
• Restocks and maintains inventory of instruments and supplies.
• Verifies equipment functionality and removes defective equipment.

Skills

Sterile Processing Certification

CPR Certification

Experience in Decontamination

Inventory Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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