Sterile Processing Technician Senior - Sterile Processing

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a full-time Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will ensure compliance with infection control procedures, maintain inventory accuracy, and assist with training new staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Certification as IAHCSMM Certified Endoscope Reprocessor or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech required.

Responsibilities

• Administer sterile processing including cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Ensure sound inventory control practices are adhered to and conduct physical inventories.
• Lead in implementation and monitoring of quality control programs.

Skills

Inventory control

Decontamination procedures

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary:

This Job is responsible for the administration of sterile processing including: quality of decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of surgical instruments, reprocessable equipment, equipment, Endo-scopes and supplies for the Perioperative Dept. The Job also responsible for the functional coordination of the dept. within and with outside other depts./resources.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to bring more than 145 years of Catholic, faith-based, health care excellence to Alamo Heights, an area known for its rich history and quality. Overlooking the Quarry Golf Course, the 36-bed short stay surgical hospital provides state-of-the-art technology including electronic medical records complemented by highly specialized services, physicians, and clinical care teams.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Acts as liaison between SPD, Perioperative Services, Labor and Delivery, and Nursing Units.
• Provide input on PAR level adds, changes, and deletions.
• Take physical inventories, on a periodic basis, of Floor Stock and SPD to ensure accuracy and integrity of the system.
• Understand, operate and instruct associates on the proper use of inventory control devices, i.e. scanners and bar code readers.
• Assist all newly assigned Floor Stock associates in all facets of SPD functions.
• Ensure sound inventory control practices are adhered to, such as stock rotation, care custody, and control of all inventory.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the persons served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Responsible for establishing and following written policies and procedures used to decontaminate, reprocess, care and package instruments and equipment used in patient care processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and responsibility for infection control procedures related to decontamination and reprocessing of instruments and equipment.
• Adheres to sterilization protocols as provided in the Sterilization Reference Manual
• Leads in implementation and/or monitoring of quality control programs.
• Assist in the reviewing / revising process of the QI plan in compliance with hospital and departmental procedures, policies, and standard of care.
• Participate in continuing education, formal and informal.
• Other activities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1 - 2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• IAHCSMM Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech required

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time