Sterile Processing Technician Senior - Supply Sterile Processing

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional for the sterile processing department. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of surgical instruments and equipment, requiring a strong understanding of infection control and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a background in sterile processing, with certifications that demonstrate their commitment to excellence. Join a team that values quality care and continuous improvement, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and departmental efficiency. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer sterile processing including cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Act as liaison between SPD and other departments to ensure quality control.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control procedures

Inventory control

Client care responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory control devices (scanners, bar code readers)

Job description

Summary:

This Job is responsible for the administration of sterile processing including: quality of decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of surgical instruments, reprocessable 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.

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.

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