STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN Certified or non-certified

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Central Sterile Technician to perform sterile processing and supply duties in the Operating Room. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments, ensuring every tool is safe and infection-free.

Prefer candidates with CS Tech certification and health care facility experience, and fluency in English to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in health care facility settings is preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology and aseptic techniques.
• Certification and/or CS Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing and supply duties in the Central Sterile area of the Operating Room.
• Process instruments using steam, gas and chemicals.
• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize medical and surgical instruments.
• Ensure all tools are safe and free of infection.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

English communication

Aseptic technique

Education

High School diploma

CS Tech certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing various duties in the Central Sterile area of the Operating Room such as cleaning of used articles, assembling, wrapping, and issuing sterile supplies. Processes instruments and equipment using steam, gas and chemicals. Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing medical and surgical instruments. Ensure that every tool used in operating rooms and clinical procedures is safe and free of infection

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

• Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Central Sterile Technician Certification preferred.
• Prefer an LVN, C.M.A. or related field.
• Special Skills, Knowledge: At least 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.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalency, basic understanding/working knowledge of aseptic technique, able to work independently required. Certification and/or prior CS Tech experience preferred.